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:
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Red Foliage:
Autumn Blaze Maple
Sumac
Amur Maple
Yellow Foliage:
Maple
Aspen
Linden
Sumac
Burgundy Foliage:
Dogwood
Red Foliage
Chokeberry
Japanese Barberry
Lilac
Yellow Foliage:
Spirea
Orange Foliage:
Peking Cotoneaster
Spirea
Purple Bloom:
Aster
Coralbell
Cherry Tree
Yellow Bloom:
Sedum
Ice Plant
Black Eyed Susan
Red Bloom:
Aster
Coralbell
Ice Plant
There are a lot of incredible options here right? Well let’s make sure we don’t forget what they are! We have a free printable resource for you to help ensure you have your favorite plants written down.
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.
