Deciduous tree with red berries in fall
Possum Haw (Deciduous Holly) | Missouri Department of Conservation
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Scientific Name
Ilex decidua
Family
Aquifoliaceae (hollies)
Description
Possum haw, or deciduous holly, is usually a shrub with a spreading, open crown; it is sometimes a small tree. It is eye-catching in fall and winter with bright red berries.
Leaves are simple, alternate or in clusters on short spurs; 2–3 inches long, widest at the middle and tapering at both ends. Tip blunt, margin mostly with round or blunt teeth.
Bark is smooth, thin, mottled gray to brown, sometimes with numerous warty protuberances.
Twigs are drawn out, slender, often with many short spurlike lateral twigs, light to dark gray.
Flowers April–May. Some plants may be male, others female, or flowers may be perfect (containing both male and female parts). Petals 4–6, white, egg-shaped; stamens 4–6.
Fruits September–October. Globe-shaped berry; orange to red; ¼ inch across; solitary or 2 or 3 together; seeds usually 4, pale yellow. Berries persistent on branches most of the winter after leaves are shed. As with other hollies, only female trees produce berries.
Similar species: Missouri has 4 species in genus Ilex. Of the two native Missouri hollies that lose their leaves each fall, possum haw is the one that is more common. Our other deciduous holly species is winterberry (I. verticillata). It is rare in Missouri; within our state, natural populations occur only along igneous shut-ins, rocky streambeds, and sandstone bluffs of the St. Francois Mountains. It has generally larger leaves that are wider toward the base, have more sharply toothed margins, and have downy undersides. It is typically smaller than possum haw.
Size
Height: to 30 feet; generally smaller (as a shrub).
Where To Find
Ozarks, Mississippi Lowlands, and in counties bordering the Mississippi River. Planted statewide as an ornamental.
Possum haw occurs in a variety of wet or dry habitats throughout the Ozarks and southeastern lowlands, but it is absent from much of northern Missouri.
It prefers dolomite glades, rocky upland open woods, fencerows, borders of upland and lowland ponds, swamps, sloughs, valleys, and low, wet woods along streams.
Native Missouri shrub or small tree. Very popular native landscaping plant, offering ornamental and wildlife value.
Very popular as a native landscaping shrub, planted as an ornamental and for its value in attracting birds and other wildlife. As with other hollies, only the female plants will bear fruits, and these require the presence of a male plant. Thus to have a possum haw with berries, you will need at least two plants.
Many species of birds and mammals eat the berries, and deer browse the twigs. The bright red berries seem to be ignored by wildlife for months but eventually are consumed later in winter as either their taste improves or other wild fruits become scarcer.
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Possum haw (Ilex decidua).
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Possum haw is occasionally planted as an ornamental and for its value in attracting birds and other wildlife.
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Deciduous holly (possum haw), with beautiful red berries, at the MDC Southeast Regional Office in Cape Girardeau.
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About Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines in Missouri
There are no sharp dividing lines between trees, shrubs, and woody vines, or even between woody and nonwoody plants. “Wood” is a type of tissue made of cellulose and lignin that many plants develop as they mature — whether they are “woody” or not. Trees are woody plants over 13 feet tall with a single trunk. Shrubs are less than 13 feet tall, with multiple stems. Vines require support or else sprawl over the ground.
Trees with red berries: our favorite red berry trees
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Trees with red berries will provide interest in fall and winter, adding joyful color when the rest of nature is winding down.
However, some varieties will add an accent in the summer, and many have beautiful flowers in the spring, too.
There are trees with red berries to suit every garden setting, and the right choice will add seasonal impact to your backyard ideas.
‘Trees with red berries are decorative and offer visual interest, especially during the winter months,’ says Pete Smith, urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation . ‘Many of the berries can also be collected for consumption and provide valuable food for wildlife.’
Trees with red berries
These are our favorite trees with red berries. Several varieties can be grown as evergreen hedges, which makes them some of the best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard.
When choosing trees with red berries to suit your garden, you must only plant species that will thrive in your area. Knowing your USDA plant hardiness zone is essential, and happily there are options for almost every climate.
You also need to ensure your chosen tree is compatible with your soil type, the level of sunlight it will receive, and how much maintenance you are able to provide.
Check its maximum size and growth rate to ensure it won't outgrow your yard, and learn how to plant a tree correctly.
Finally, consider whether you want a tree with edible red berries, or are only concerned with its ornamental value.
‘As a longtime forager and permaculture gardener, my favorite trees with red berries all have edible or medicinal fruit,’ says Susannah Shmurak, founder of the HealthyGreenSavvy.com blog.
Many berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and can be made into everything from jellies to alcoholic beverages. Before eating any berries, however, you must be certain of the variety, as some are poisonous or require cooking before consuming.
1. Hawthorn
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A familiar sight in hedgerows, the hawthorn tree – Crataegus monogyna – also makes a valuable addition to gardens, as its appealing red berries, or ‘haws’, endure through fall and into the winter.
‘The hawthorn tree is a beautiful landscape tree that provides bright colored berries enjoyed by birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer,’ says Smith.
You can consume the haws, as long as you cook them first. ‘Hawthorn berries are prized for their medicinal value, especially for promoting heart health,’ says Shmurak.
To eat hawthorn berries, they are at their best when used to make a sauce, but can also be added to an apple jelly, used to make ‘fruit leather’, or even wine.
In terms of variety, Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, small space gardening consultant at Housegrail , favors the green hawthorn ‘Winter King’. ‘This is one of the trees that display red berries on their branches while the rest of the trees are bare,’ she says. ‘They bloom in the mid to late spring and make a great addition to your yard.’
You should be able to grow hawthorn trees in zones 5 to 9, in most soil types. Ideally they need full sun. Most hawthorns will reach between 15-30ft.
2. Holly
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Not just a symbol of Christmas, holly is one of the best trees with red berries to include in your winter garden ideas.
‘A good option is American holly – Ilex opaca – which has glossy, green leaves all winter long and great red berries used regularly in holiday wreaths,’ says Smith.
Holly trees grow well in zones 5-9, and will tolerate partial shade and most soil types. They can eventually reach as tall as 50ft, but you will need more than one tree to get berries, as they don't self-pollinate.
Arborist Mark Russell believes English holly – Ilex aquifolium – is one of the best trees for privacy. ‘While many people use arborvitae or Leyland cypress as privacy screens, they have their drawbacks due to fungus weaknesses,' he says.
'Instead, I recommend homeowners go with an English holly, as they are hearty cultivars, produce fantastic red berries, and make great privacy screens.’
3. Mountain ash – rowanberry
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Yielding bright red rowanberries in late summer to early winter, and frothy white blossom in the spring, the mountain ash – Sorbus aucuparia – is an attractive garden tree.
The leaves turn a stunning shade of orange in the fall, making it one of the best trees for autumn color.
‘The stunning mountain ash tree produces masses of attractive fruit that birds eat in the winter – and the determined forager can use them if they're willing to make an effort,’ says Shmurak.
While not one of the tastiest berries, rowanberries are rich in vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, you do need to freeze them for a couple of weeks before cooking them, and they take a lot of sugar to counteract their bitterness.
Shmurak recommends turning rowanberries into jelly, vinegar, wine, or even Turkish delight.
In the right setting, mountain ash trees are hardy, but they don’t like extreme heat and humidity. You should be able to grow them in zones 3-6, where they can reach around 30ft. Rowanberries will tolerate partial shade and like well-drained soil.
4. Cherry tree
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‘Cherry trees are one of my all-time favorite trees with red ‘berries’.
Not only do they produce delicious fruit, but the flowers are beautiful too,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.
Unlike many of the other trees featured in this list, cherries ripen during the summer. However, the trees’ stunning blossom often heralds the end of winter, and is one of the first signs that spring is on the way.
There are numerous types of cherry tree you can grow, with options for zones 3-9. Sweet varieties need full sun, but more acidic cooking cherries will grow in partial shade. 'Sweetheart' is a lovely late season variety that has bright red cherries, and is self-fertile.
Cherry trees come in a range of sizes, and dwarf varieties are some of the best trees to grow in pots, so you can position them on the patio.
However, even if you don’t have room for a potted cherry you can still enjoy these wonderful trees: ‘There are many festivals around the United States where you can see cherry trees in full bloom, and then later in the year go try some of the cherries yourself,’ adds Barbosa Fernandes.
5. Chokecherry
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The chokecherry tree – Prunus virginiana – is native to North America. ‘It’s a smaller tree with a dark red fleshy fruit that can be used to make jams, jellies, syrups and wines,’ says Smith.
Packed with antioxidants, chokecherries can be astringent when not fully ripe, although cultivated varieties are sweeter with a cherry-like flavor.
In spring and summer, the tree bursts with clusters of white flowers, making it attractive in the garden for much of the year.
Reaching up to 30ft, the chokecherry is a versatile tree that grows in zones 2-8.
6. Red chokeberry
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Not to be confused with the similarly named chokecherry, the chokeberry is a very different plant, though both are named for the effect the fruit can have on the palate.
Technically it’s an upright treelike shrub, and while common varieties are dark blue/purple, the red chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia – is a stunning shiny ruby hue.
‘In the spring, they have gorgeous white flowers that eventually give way to the bright red berries in the summer months until late fall,’ says Jen Stark, gardening and home writer, and founder of Happy DIY Home .
‘Additionally, the leaves turn brilliant colors in the fall to give you multi-season interest. The berries are too bitter to eat raw, but you can use them in desserts or savory dishes to help balance out the flavor profile.’
This deciduous shrub gets between 6.5-13ft tall and has large leaves, making it one of the best trees for small gardens.
7. Mulberry tree
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‘Red mulberry trees – Morus rubra – are wonderful because they produce an immense amount of fruit when in season,’ says Russell.
‘The fruit that they produce is really similar to raspberries, or blackberries. It's super sweet and more than anything super plentiful.’
Mulberry trees can reach up to 80ft, and can be grown in zones 4-9, tolerating part shade.
However, Russell warns not to plant one over your driveway or a walkway – ‘because all of those berries can stain.’ For this reason, mulberries may not be the best trees for front yards.
8. Juneberries
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‘Though the ripest berries are a bit on the purply side, my favorite trees with red berries are hands-down juneberries – Amelanchier alnifolia – also known as serviceberry or saskatoon,’ says Shmurak.
‘These delicious blueberry-like fruits grow prolifically in all sorts of conditions, have lovely spring flowers, as well as attractive fall color.’
Juneberries are hardy trees that grow well in zones 2-7, tolerating light shade and damp sites. They typically reach between 15-35ft.
Another benefit of these wonderful trees is that in the spring they produce elegant star-shaped flowers, while in the fall, their foliage turns brilliant red orange.
9. Peruvian pepper
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Peruvian pepper – Schinus molle – is also known as the California pepper tree, false pepper, or the American pepper.
'This is an evergreen tree that produces small red berries with a peppery taste,’ says Stark. 'You can eat the berries safely.'
The Peruvian pepper tree does best in arid and hot climates, thriving in zones 8-11, and reaches 25-50ft in height.
‘It has pretty pinnate fern-like leaves with small white flowers in the spring. Its berry-like drupes of pink or red woody seeds grow in large clusters all year long,' adds Stark.
10. Yew
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A large coniferous tree, the yew – Taxus baccata – makes a beautiful addition to the garden with its bright scarlet berries in the fall and lush green needles.
It's also an ancient tree with a fascinating history steeped in myth and superstition. While they are difficult to date, there are yew trees believed to be over 3,000 years old.
As an evergreen tree, the yew provides color and screening in the garden year round, and grows in zones 5-7. Though it can reach great heights, it can be pruned to keep it in shape or to serve as a hedge.
However, while it offers lots of landscaping potential, the yew tree is poisonous to humans, so it’s not one to plant if you prefer trees with red berries that you can sample. Happily, the birds can enjoy the berries in safety.
How do I identify a tree with red berries?
To identify a tree with red berries, it helps to find out the common trees that grow in your area, as this will narrow down the options.
Invest in a tree identification book with clear photographs and descriptions to help you examine the tree.
While the presence of red berries provides the first clue, you should also look at the leaf type and shape, as this is slightly different for every tree.
Which trees have red berries in summer?
Popular trees that have red berries in summer include cherry trees, mulberries and juneberries, while hawthorns tend to start developing berries in the summer.
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Flowering shrubs for the garden and birds
Shrubs are used by gardeners to add structure and color to the garden and create hedges.
A shrub is a small tree, but the term is used more for a woody plant that has a mass of branches from the base instead of a single trunk. Some trees can be grown as shrubs, especially in hedges if pruned. The dense branches provide birds with a nesting and roosting area.
Blackthorn plum
Prunus spinosa
Small deciduous shrub or tree, with many small white flowers in May before the leaves appear.
The round, shiny berry - the blackthorn - remains on the tree throughout the winter, and is loved by many birds. The dense foliage provides a nesting site.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Prefers full sun and soil that is neither waterlogged nor too acidic. Trim in late fall when the nesting season is over.
Species. The sloe has many hybrids. In Russia, apricot thorn and fragrant thorn are often found.
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster microphyllus
They are deciduous and evergreen shrubs with stiff, often hanging branches. The small, dark green leaves make for dense cover, and the red berries are popular with many birds.
Height - 1 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Prefers dry places in full sun or partial shade. Good for seaside locations.
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
A small deciduous tree with thorny branches often used as a hedge.
Dark red berries are eaten by many birds (thrushes, waxwings, bullfinches)
Height - 10 m Crown width - 8 m
Cultivation. Prefers full sun but grows in shade, even in polluted areas.
Species. Common hawthorn is a large shrub with abundant fruiting of berries.
Pyracantha Pyracantha coccinea
Dense thorny evergreen shrub that can be grown as a hedge or along a wall. Scarlet berries are eaten by some birds.
Height - 2 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Pyracanthus can be planted in a mild climate, for example, in the Black Sea region. Prefers sun or partial shade and grows in any well-drained soil. Guide the growth of the plant along the wall with a trellis or wire.
Species. Pyracantha hybrid with mass of yellow berries; pyracantha angustifolia grows along walls facing north.
Irga Lamarka Amelanchier lamarckii
Deciduous shrub or small tree, in autumn its foliage changes color from dark green or bronze to red and orange. Berries are popular with birds.
Height - 6 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Winter-hardy and drought-resistant. Needs full sun or partial shade and prefers moist to well-drained, fairly acidic soil. Trim in late fall to maintain shape.
Species. Tree shadberry, smooth shadberry and Canadian shadberry are similar species that are often confused with lamarck shadberry.
Black elderberry Sambucus nigra
Deciduous shrub or small tree. Purple-black berries are loved by birds, including thrushes, warblers. It grows relentlessly.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation.
Needs a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Cut off old shoots in winter.
Species. Aurea black elder is smaller and less prolific than native species; has attractive golden foliage, very winter-hardy.
Berry yew Taxus baccata
Evergreen shrub with dense foliage, often used for green hedges. Its fruits are bright red juicy berries, each contains a single seed. They ripen from the end of August, they are loved by many birds, including finches, starlings and waxwings. All parts of the yew are poisonous to humans.
Height - 15 m Crown width - 10 m
Cultivation. Grows nearly anywhere in full sun and shade and tolerates drought and polluted air. It is not recommended to plant yews in gardens where children are likely to be present.
Species. Dovastonia Aurea yew grows up to 5 m; Yew Far East - dwarf species, frost-resistant.
Wolf's bark Daphne mezereum
Small deciduous shrub with fragrant pink flowers. Rounded yellow fruits are eaten by many birds, and black-headed warblers drink nectar. Berries are poisonous.
Height - 1 m Crown width - 1 m
Cultivation. Grows in moderately fertilized, well-drained soil in full sun. Frost-resistant, but does not tolerate drought well. Mulch the ground regularly. It is not recommended to plant a wolf's bast in gardens where the presence of children is likely.
Species. Wolfberry Alba has white flowers and translucent amber fruits.
Common hazel Corylus avellana
Deciduous shrub with yellow male catkins in February. The nuts are eaten by many birds, including nuthatches.
Height - 6 m Crown width - 6 m
Cultivation.
Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Nuts appear after 7 years.
Species. Hazel Contort with twisted branches.
Privet Ligustrum vulgare
Fast growing deciduous shrub ideal for hedges. The small, white, fragrant flowers attract insects, and the black berries are eaten by many birds.
Height - 5 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Prefers well-drained calcareous soils and full sun. Heavy pruning improves its value as a nest cover.
Species. Japanese privet and golden are suitable for decorative hedges.
Viburnum opulus Viburnum opulus
A deciduous shrub or small tree that produces clusters of white flowers in spring. Scarlet fruit eaten by many birds, including waxwings, jays, and bramblings.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation. Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Species. Viburnum pride is suitable for gardens and grows well on calcareous soil. Viburnum vulgaris Compactum is a slow growing and dense shrub.
Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum
Deciduous shrub cultivated for its soft fruits. Small black berries that ripen in July are loved by many birds.
Height - 2 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Grows in moderately fertilized soil in full sun. Can be trained to grow up the wall. After picking the berries, cut off the old stems.
Species. Red currants and gooseberries are close relatives, also grown for their berries.
Blood red dogwood Cornus sanguinea
Thanks to its red twigs, this deciduous shrub or small tree makes the garden colorful in autumn and winter.
Small black berries are popular with some birds.
Height - 4 m Width - 3 m
Cultivation. Grows in fertile calcareous soils and needs a sunny spot to develop red stems. Grows easily from side shoots.
Species. Canadian irga grows on acidic soils.
Holly magnolia Mahonia aquifolium
Evergreen shrub with yellow fragrant flowers, on which insects collect nectar and pollen. Black and blue berries are eaten by many birds.
Cultivation. Prefers some shading. In April, cut off the old stems. Frost-resistant and resistant to air pollution.
Common barberry Berberis vulgaris
Evergreen shrub with spreading branches and sharp spines, suitable for green hedges. The orange-red berries are eaten by many birds.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation. Grows in full sun or partial shade and in almost any well-drained soil.
Species. Darivin's ever-flowering barberry is attractive to birds; Korean barberry is suitable for small gardens.
Euonymus europaeus Euonymus europaeus
A deciduous shrub or tree grown for its autumn leaf color and brightly colored berry-like seed pods that are eaten by birds, including finches. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
Height - 6 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers calcareous soils. Winter hardy, drought tolerant. Life expectancy is high - up to 62 years.
Species. Fortuna euonymus creeping plant, good hiding place for birds; evergreen Japanese eucalyptus - well withstands air pollution.
Top 10 deciduous trees and shrubs for autumn garden
For many, autumn is a time of rain, sad thoughts and melancholic mood.
The smoothly passing autumn makes every person stop for a moment and pay attention to their life: to think about achievements, aspirations, to think about the most important thing. In autumn, life slows down and a state of rest comes. Many great poets and writers focused on autumn and admired it in their works. The nature around us, together with us at this time, is preparing for a long winter. Trees and shrubs are painted in various warm or, on the contrary, colorful shades, creating an atmosphere of comfort, decorating cloudy rainy landscapes. Therefore, it is very important to choose for your garden those plants that will easily and tastefully decorate it during this fabulous time. Below we have given you a list of the most popular "autumn" plants.
1. Maple. A variety of colors, graceful curly leaves - all this is harmoniously combined in a slender tall tree. The red maple "Red Sunset" (Red Sunset) is rightfully considered the most beautiful "autumn" variety. A slender, lush hemispherical tree with a defiant color looks amazing in various compositions.
The leaves over time acquire red, yellow, orange and crimson hues.
The Ginnala maple is not inferior in beauty. Dark green three-lobed leaves gradually turn red and are located very close to each other, which gives this autumn handsome man an overhanging tent shape.
Norway maple "Deborah" (Deborah) is another variety of a popular tree that will decorate your compositions in a fabulous way in autumn. Its leaves change their color constantly: sometimes they are dark red, then green, then brown, and in autumn they are yellow and orange.
2. The traditional autumn plant of Russia is the mountain ash familiar from childhood. Absolutely any variety impresses with its magnificence and bright colors. For example, the mountain ash "Autumn Spire" incorporates a wonderful combination of scarlet leaves and bright yellow berries. There is another form of mountain ash, in which colorful leaves are not the only advantage. Mountain ash "Pendula" (Pendula) delights gardeners and their guests with its weeping shape - graceful slender branches bend almost to the ground.
In autumn, "Pendula" is a yellow-orange beauty with full red berries. Do not forget about individual varieties, the fruits of which will appeal to everyone and everyone, because they are not only healthy, but also taste good.
3. Aronia chokeberry, or chokeberry. The red color of the leaves, large black berries, a spectacular spherical crown are the main advantages of chokeberry in the autumn. The high useful properties of the fruit are added to the decorative appearance, which can be eaten fresh or used for liqueurs. All this favorably emphasizes the decorative effect of chokeberry among other trees and shrubs in the autumn.
4. When equipping an autumn garden, every gardener should pay close attention to another amazing plant - the European spindle tree. The rounded crown and densely planted small leaves give the overall appearance of the shrub a unique openwork weave. And ripe red clusters of euonymus fruits adorn the branches almost all winter, which increases the duration of the ornamental shrub for the whole year.
A close relative of the European euonymus is the winged euonymus. Saturated leaf color, lush rounded shape, large red berries - an unusual combination for an unpretentious shrub. The color of the foliage can vary from defiantly red to crimson hues. Not only the leaves of the shrub are attractive, but also the shape of the shoots. In the cut, it seems to be square or diamond-shaped with clear-cut edges and prominent corners.
5. The symbol of flowering "autumn" plants is considered to be delightful; hydrangea. Lush delicate inflorescences, slender erect or hanging stems and large textured leaves will not leave anyone indifferent and will add a touch of romance to the autumn landscape. The color of panicled hydrangea can be white, and lime, and pink, and beige. Inflorescences retain their shades almost until the first frost. The most popular varieties of this shrub for landscaping are panicle hydrangea "Vanila Fraise" and panicle hydrangea "Limelight" (Limelight).
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It is impossible to imagine an autumn garden without a barberry. Bright small oval leaves are the visiting card of the plant. The most popular type of barberry in Russia is the Thunberg barberry. Its leaves in autumn can be red, and purple, and crimson, and sunny yellow - they look very impressive on brown shoots. In early autumn, bright red berries appear on the shrub, which favorably complement the decorative appearance of the barberry. The brightest autumn representative of the Thunberg barberry is the variety "Erecta" (Erecta). It is characterized by yellow - red leaves and scarlet berries that adorn the shrub throughout the winter.
7. Rough elm "Camperdownii" (Camperdownii). It is impossible to pass by this magnificent small tree with a wide umbrella-shaped form. Densely spaced yellow oval leaves add volume and splendor to the elm, and gracefully hanging shoots emphasize the architectural structure of the tree. This variety can be used to create arches and tents under which you can relax in the shade, drink tea and enjoy your favorite book.
8. The popular turf will also become indispensable in the autumn garden. A lush, rounded shrub will decorate absolutely any area, and variegated leaves, bordered by a white stripe, will add variety to the autumn atmosphere. The most popular varieties of turf that are simply excellent in autumn are "Elegantissima" (Elegantissima) and "Sibirica Variegata" (Sibirica Variegata). Derain "Elegantissima" (Elegantissima) is characterized by red - purple leaves and aquamarine berries. And "Sibirica Variegata" (Sibirica Variegata) is popular due to its yellow curly leaves and blue shiny fruits. Another special quality of deren, which distinguishes it from the background of "autumn" plants, is burgundy shoots that will decorate your site even in winter.
9. Interesting for gardeners and landscape designers is an amazing plant - ginkgo biloba. Most often it is a small stem tree of a rounded shape. Fan-shaped leaves give it an openwork original look. Ginkgo biloba is especially beautiful in the fall, when the foliage turns a bright golden color.
It is often planted alone to emphasize individuality, but in compositions with other plants, ginkgo biloba will become the main element that attracts the curious glances of passers-by.
10. And, finally, it is impossible not to add one more ornamental plant to this list, which is beautiful in any period - brilliant cotoneaster. Oval smooth leaves with a characteristic sheen add a special appearance to the shrub, which harmoniously stands out from other plants. In autumn, the cotoneaster turns into various shades of red, orange, crimson, so it can be safely used to create a charming atmosphere in your garden.
Any garden has its own characteristics and features. When choosing plants to decorate a suburban area, it is important to take into account not only the current seasonal decorative effect of tree and shrub vegetation, but also think in advance about the possibility of plants decorating a site at any time of the year. We have given you a small list of ornamental trees and shrubs that will turn your garden into a beautiful and cozy place in autumn.
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