5 Trees with Brilliant Leaf Colors to Plant This Fall

Sugar maple leaves in fall

If someone asked you to describe fall, what would you describe?

Would the brilliant color of trees changing color be top on that list?

The fall season is my favorite season. This weekend is the Autumnal Equinox in the northern hemisphere and the fall season officially starts. While fall season doesn’t start until Sunday, people all around the county have been feeling the temperatures cool making it already seem like fall.

Did you know that the fall is the perfect time to plant trees? It is not just the perfect time, but the preferred time. So, with the equinox on its way and the fall season coming fast, we wanted to share 5 trees that are great to plant this fall.

According to Purdue University this is why fall is the perfect time to plant trees,

Because spring is the time for new growth, most people think of planting trees and shrubs then. But cool temperatures and adequate rainfall make fall a good time to plant as well. The soil may be warmer and less damp than in the spring, and you may have more time to get the job done in fall.”

Here are 5 trees that are perfect for your yard.

  1. Sugar Maple
    This tree is probably the first tree that comes to mind when we think about fall. It is beautiful with brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows leaf colors.
  2. Amur Maple
    Ok, you caught me. This small tree could also be considered a shrub. However, it sports bright red color in the fall that we love so much. It also made Better Homes and Gardens Top Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color.
  3. Ginkgo
    Another beautiful tree that will add jaw dropping yellow leaves to your yard in the fall.
  4. Sweet Gum
    Have you ever done a leaf rubbing project? Well if you have, this tree’s leaves are the perfect ones do to a rubbing with. They are shaped like a star and turn red, burgundy, and orange in the fall.
  5. Witch Hazel
    The witch hazel is another tree that will pop with golden-yellow in the fall.

As you look ahead at your weekend plans don’t forget to add a few trees to your list. To ensure that your newly planted trees have the best possible elements to survive, please consider installing Rootwell Pro318s to provide them with the proper nutrients, oxygen and water they need. Have a wonderful weekend!

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