The Best Trees and Shrubs for Fall Foliage

Fall Landscaping: Trees and Shrubs for Seasonal Color

Few things transform a landscape quite like the vibrant colors of fall. As temperatures cool and leaves begin to change, the right trees and shrubs can bring shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple to your property while adding year-round structure and interest.

When planning a landscape, consider plants that offer beautiful fall color and complement your property’s size, style, and growing conditions.

Trees for Stunning Fall Color

Maple Trees

Maples are a classic choice for fall landscapes. Depending on the variety, their foliage can turn brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, or a combination of colors. They also provide shade during the warmer months, making them a versatile addition to many properties.

Oak Trees

Oak trees offer beautiful bronze, red, and russet tones in the fall. They are also valued for their strong structure and long-term presence in the landscape, making them a great choice when you have enough space for a larger tree.

Dogwood Trees

Dogwoods are known for their spring flowers, but they also provide seasonal interest in the fall. Their foliage can develop rich red or purple tones, while their berries can provide additional visual interest.

Sweetgum Trees

Sweetgum trees can create a striking display of red, orange, yellow, and purple foliage. Their star-shaped leaves make them particularly eye-catching in the fall.

Shrubs for Fall Color

Burning Bush

The burning bush is known for its vibrant red fall foliage. Its bold color can create a strong focal point in foundation plantings, borders, and other landscape areas.

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Oakleaf hydrangea offers multi-season interest, with large summer flowers followed by foliage that can turn shades of red, bronze, and purple in the fall.

Viburnum

Many viburnum varieties provide attractive fall foliage along with berries that can add seasonal color and interest. They can be used in borders, foundation plantings, or as part of larger landscape designs.

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel can add a beautiful golden-yellow fall color and offers additional seasonal interest with its unique flowers. It can be an excellent choice for adding variety to a landscape.

Choosing the Right Plants for Your Landscape With Ambrosio Landscape Solutions

At Ambrosio Landscape Solutions, thoughtful landscape design can bring all these elements together to create an outdoor space that looks beautiful year-round. Whether you’re refreshing an existing landscape or planning a complete transformation, choosing the right plants is an important part of the design.

Ready to add more seasonal color to your landscape? Contact Ambrosio Landscape Solutions to start planning your next landscape project.