Identifying Trees For the Best Color Throughout the Year
When identifying trees to add to your landscape, there are a lot of factors to consider. You may not want to sweep up a lot of pods or find smashed fruit on your driveway. You may prioritize your choices based on the density of shade you’d like to have. Perhaps you choose mostly ornamental trees because you have a tiny yard.
Color is one of the main considerations for many people when identifying trees to create a beautiful yard. While you may immediately associate color choices with fall, there are varieties you can combine for vibrant color all year long. Take a look at the best trees for achieving gorgeous effects in each season:
Spring: In spring, the main consideration is flowers. There are flowering trees that also have nice bark or are easy maintenance, but the driving factor for choosing these trees is their bloom. Magnolia trees produce large white flowers, and their large, glossy, waxy leaves are an attraction in their own right. You can also consider dogwoods, which not only flower beautifull but also produce a show in the fall with colorful foliage. Apple trees are also great for flowers, and if you don’t care about growing apples to eat, crabapple trees are also a nice choice.
Summer: Add some excitement to your summer lawn with a couple of trees that bring interesting texture and color. Japanese maples break up the greens of summer with their burgundy leaves, and even the shape of the leaves adds variety to your yard. Another good choice for summer beauty is the maidenhair tree, which has green leaves in the summer, but the leaves are formed in a delicate shape.
Autumn: While many trees are beautiful in the fall, one of the best choices is a sugar maple. These showy trees provide splendid color in autumn, and because they grow quickly, you’ll enjoy a vibrant show soon after planting. There are several varieties of maple, so check tags carefully to get the look want. For instance, a red maple isn’t always red in the fall.
Winter: It’s no secret that once the leaves have fallen, it’s time for evergreen trees to take center stage. Be sure to include some evergreens in your landscaping to provide you with winter beauty (not to mention some relief from all that raking). Spruce varieties are particularly lovely for winter, such as blue spruce planted in the yard and dwarf spruce flanking either side of your doorway.
There are many great choices for planting combinations of trees to have color all year round. When you’re planning your collection, don’t forget to include a plan for identifying trees in your yard. Kincaid Plant Markers offer a sturdy, rust-resistant design that adds beauty to your yard year after year. Take a look at our full selection of plant markers, each created for a lifetime of gardening.
