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What should I plant for fall color?

For brilliant fall foliage, plant red maple, sweet gum, black gum, and oak trees. Shrubs like burning bush, sumac, and Virginia sweetspire provide intense red and orange color. For fall flowers, plant asters, chrysanthemums, sedum, and ornamental kale. Ornamental grasses like switchgrass and little bluestem turn beautiful shades of gold and russet. Plant in spring or early summer for the best fall show.

Why It Matters

Well-planned fall color extends your garden's beauty into the cool season and creates a spectacular display when other plants are fading.

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