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| In November, oakleaf hydrangea puts on a stunning show, with each leaf offering a tapestry of color in shades of purple, garnet, and crimson. |
Web Exclusive: More shrubs for fall color.
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| Though rarely thought of for fall foliage, ornamental pomegranate illuminates the garden with shimmering leaves of gold. |
Cooler days have us all gazing skyward for fall color. Truth is, we should look a little lower. Plenty of shrubs offer fantastic foliage that rivals even the best maple. While trees are impressive from a distance, shrubs with autumnal offerings provide a nice touch for small gardens or areas viewed at close range. We love these three because they always yield great color and are simple to grow.
Burning Bush
You know the shy boy who sat at the back of the class? No one gave him much thought until one day when he took the class by storm with a joke. If that boy were a shrub, his name would be burning bush. Also known as winged euonymus (Euonymus alatus), this back-of-the-border plant screams for attention come fall. With brilliant red leaves, which you can't help but notice, burning bush offers dependable color in the Upper, Middle, and Lower South. Great as a screen and nice as a hedge, burning bush will keep a low profile most of the year. Then, watch out. This plant is so fluorescent, you may decide that one is all it takes--especially if it stands in front of an evergreen backdrop.
