Fall, it’s a favorite time of year for many Colorado residents, and for good reason. The switch flips in late September and suddenly the air is cooler and the leaves begin to change. We are well known for groves of golden yellow Aspens but there are many other choices you can make in your yard to bring in a variety of beautiful fall color this autumn.
Here is what our designers recommend planting for a variety of beautiful fall color:
Red Foliage:
- Autumn Blaze
- Maple
- Amur Maple
- Sumac
Yellow Foliage:
- Maple
- Aspen
- Linden
- Sumac
Burgundy Foliage:
- Dogwood
- Autumn Purple Ash
Red Foliage
- Burning Bush
- Japanese Barberry
- Chokeberry
- Nannyberry
- Viburnum
- Spirea
Yellow Foliage:
- Spirea
Orange Foliage:
- Peking Cotoneaster
- Lilac
- Spirea
Purple Bloom:
- Aster
- Coralbell
- Ice Plant
- Black Eyed Susan
Yellow Bloom:
- Sedum
- Ice Plant
Red Bloom:
- Aster
- Coralbell
- Ice Plant
For other great ideas for planting or taking care of your lawn in autumn check out our blog post on flowers by season, Pinterest boards, and our Colorado Landscaping Timeline. Contact us If you would like to speak to our expert design team for help bringing fall color into your yard this year.
