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Create a Garden with Fantastic Fall & Winter Interest!

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Disclaimer: Product stock and prices are subject to change after blog publish date.

Does your garden make a statement in the summer, but looks dull and dreary come fall and winter? A fall/winter garden does not have to disappoint! By choosing plants with interesting foliage, attractive branches, berries and more, you can enjoy a beautiful garden year-round.

Good news! It isn’t too late for a garden makeover! Fall is actually a great time to plant and there is still some time for new roots to establish before winter.

Here are some fall interest plants that will add texture and colour to your garden, as well as some plants that will bring your garden to life this winter.

Please note that the plants featured in this blog are available in-store while quantities last.

Close-up of autumn leaves with shades of red, orange, and yellow, showcasing a vibrant seasonal change.

Double Play Candy Corn Spirea (Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Candy Corn’)

Bright red foliage emerges in the spring and matures to orange and golden yellow. Dark purple flowers appear in the summer.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Height: 2′
Spread: 3′
Interest: Fall
Price: $29.99 (2 gallon pot)

Sunsation Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunberaii ‘Sunsation’)

An incredible golden-leaved shrub with a compact and dense growth habit.

Exposure: Part shade
Height: 3.5’
Spread: 3.5’
Interest: Fall
Price: $34.99 (2 gallon pot)

Close-up of a branch with small yellow leaves and blurred background, highlighting nature's delicate beauty.
Close-up of a vibrant red maple leaf on a tree branch during autumn, showcasing seasonal beauty and nature's colors.

Celebration Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Celzam’)

A silver/red maple hybrid with an upright growth habit. It has green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn a mix of yellow, orange and red in the fall. A good shade tree for smaller properties!

Exposure: Full sun
Height: 45’
Spread: 20’
Interest: Fall
Price: $148.00 (10 gallon pot)

Pin Oak (Quercus Palustris)

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder

Pin Oak has dark green foliage throughout the season. The spiny lobed leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall.

Exposure: Full sun
Height: 60’
Spread: 40’
Interest: Fall
Price: $132.99 (10 gallon pot)
Bright red autumn leaves of a Pin Oak tree, showcasing vibrant fall foliage against a clear sky backdrop.
Close-up of vibrant red holly berries surrounded by glossy green leaves.

Royalty Combo Holly (Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess/Blue Prince’ Combo)

A hardy, beautiful broadleaf evergreen with bright red berries that appear in the fall. Both a male and female pollinator are planted in one pot, thus this variety is self-pollinating. Birds love holly plants for food and shelter!

Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Height: 6.5’
Spread: 6.5’
Interest: Winter
Price: $45.00 (2 gallon pot)
Other: Prefers acidic soil

Little Rebel Dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Jefreb’ Little Rebel CPBRAF)

Little Rebel Dogwood features dense green foliage in the summer and has a round, compact form. This shrub is known for the deep red branches that appear in winter when its leaves have fallen.

Exposure: Full sun
Height: 4’
Spread: 4’
Interest: Winter
Price: $29.99 (2 gallon pot)
Other: Attracts bees
Close-up of vibrant red tree branches against a soft white background, highlighting natural beauty and contrast.
Close-up of lush green pine branches, highlighting vibrant needles and budding cones in an evergreen forest.

Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo pumilio)

A dwarf, slow-growing pine with dark green needles that maintains its colour year-round. Adds excellent texture to your garden!

Exposure: Full sun
Height: 3’
Spread: 6’
Interest: Winter
Price: $39.99 (2 gallon pot)

Sprinter Boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘Sprinter’)

A fast-growing boxwood that has dark, glossy green foliage year-round.

Exposure:  Full sun or part shade
Height: 2-4’
Spread: 2-4’
Interest: Winter
Price: $45.00 (2 gallon pot)
Other: Deer resistant

Green boxwood bushes with vibrant leaves in lush garden setting.
Close-up of lush blue spruce branches with pine needles and small cones.

Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’)

A slow-growing, very dense globular blue spruce with steel blue needles. A great choice for form and colour in the garden!

Exposure: Full sun
Height: 3’
Spread: 4.5’
Interest: Winter
Price: $128.00 (2 gallon pot)

Lemon Thread Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera ‘Lemon Thread’)

A spreading cypress with very vibrant yellow foliage that maintains its colour throughout the season.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Height: 3.5’
Spread: 3.5’
Interest: Winter
Price: $34.99 (2 gallon pot)

Close-up of vibrant green conifer branches with needle-like leaves, creating a natural and serene outdoor scene.

We hope that this blog post has opened your eyes to the possibility of having a spectacular garden, even when the snow begins to fall.

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