Leaf color has been rather late in my area this year but
this last week has been full of gorgeous examples, even if they are not
pleasingly grouped together for a postcard-perfect display.
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| Parsley hawthorn (Crataegus marshallii) |
I actually look forward to fall foliage just as much as I
look forward to spring flowers and I hope others appreciate what deciduous
leaves do right before they fall. The plants put a lot of effort into growing
those leaves!
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| Florida maple with red oak foliage behind |
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| Red maple |
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| Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) |
Native plants can have spectacular fall foliage, helping you
to create a landscape of 3-season natural beauty while still growing the plants
that support your local ecosystem. Now
is a great time to plant in trees and shrubs in Georgia so if you need some
ideas, here are some of my previous blogs:
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| Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) |
Dependable Fall Color which includes the
following reminder: “Remember – a bit of green makes the colors pop so
be sure to mix in a few evergreens like pines to complement your red, orange
and yellow foliage.”
Bring
it Home: Fall Color which has a link to The
Fall Color Compliation
Fall
Color: The Shrub Edition (good for smaller landscapes)
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| Oakleaf hydrangea |
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| Pawpaw |
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| Highbush blueberry |
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| And a surprise - bloodroot! |
Feel free to get just excited about the fall gifts as you do the spring ones - they are the flowers of the fall!
