TREES FOR FALL COLOR

1. VINE MAPLE (Acer circinatum)
Height: Up to 35 feet
This tree is native to the Pacific Northwest, from northern
California to British Columbia. In fall the leaves turn orange
scarlet or yellow. You’ll usually find it growing in a sprawling,
crooked form along streams or under the shade of much
taller trees. In the open, it is symmetrical and treelike.
2.Cassia fistula (The Indian laburnum)
Height: 33 to 66 feet
Also known as the golden shower, this is the
most iconic cassia of India.
During the hot weather (April-May) the tree
becomes most conspicuous with its pendulous
inflorescence of golden yellow, mildly scented
flowers.
3. Erythrina variegata: (Indian
coral tree):
Height: 40 to 66 feet
The fast growing small tree with ornamental
spiny stem & branches. The tree flowers in
leafless conditions during February to March.
The scarlet red flowers appear in clusters.

This is a state flower of Flowers are large & crowded on

Maharashtra, locally known leafless branches. These blooms
as ‘Tamhan’ . The showy are bright flaming scarlet orange,
purplish or mauve flowers are with a shape resembling a parrot’s
borne in about 30 cm long beak. The flowers yield dye which
panicles at the end of all is used a natural color during ‘Holi’
branches of the tree during celebrations
April-May & July-August.

4. Lagerstroemia speciosa (Pride of India) 5. Butea monosperma (Flame of the forest)

Height: Up to 49 feet Height: Up to 66 feet
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Exposure: Full sun
Exposure: Full sun to Exposure: Full sun to Growth habit:
partial shade partial shade Narrow columnar
Growth habit: Upright Growth habit: Upright habit
pyramidal habit pyramidal habit Height/Spread: 40
Height/Spread: 40 to 60 Height/Spread: 10 to 15 to 70 feet tall, 3 to
feet tall, 12 to 20 feet feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide 20 feet wide
wide Growth rate: Slow, 1 foot Growth rate:
Growth rate: Fast, 3 to 5 or less per year Medium, 1 to 2 feet
feet annually per year

GREEN GIANT ARBORVITAE (Thuja 'Green EMERALD GREEN ARBORVITAE ITALIAN CYPRESS (Cupressus
Giant') (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') sempervirens)

This evergreen conifer is tolerant of various soil, water and
light conditions, making it a low-maintenance solution for
larger yards. Finely textured foliage maintains its glossy
green coloring year-round. With a dense habit and rapid
growth rate, this reliable tree provides a quick living screen.
‘Green Giant’ is a good disease-free substitute for Leyland
cypress, particularly in the southeastern U.S.
Similar to ‘Green Giant’ but smaller, making it a
good alternative for small urban yards. This
evergreen conifer stays narrow and compact,
needing little pruning or other maintenance.
Flat sprays of glossy bright green foliage
maintain their coloring in all seasons. Extreme
cold tolerance makes this a good choice for
northern climates.
A popular choice for Mediterranean-style
landscapes, this evergreen conifer is valued for
its elegant narrow, tapered habit. The dark
green foliage makes an attractive neutral
backdrop for plants with colored foliage or
flowers. Italian cypress is drought-tolerant,
preferring dry climates and well-draining soil.

Zones: Tree forms are generally hardy in Zones

Exposure: Full sun to partial
3-9, depending on the species
shade
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Growth habit: Upright weeping
Height/Spread: Tree forms can reach 10 to 40
habit
feet tall and wide, depending on variety
Height/Spread: 15 to 20 feet tall
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, 1 foot or less
and wide
per year, depending on variety
Bloom time: Early spring
These deciduous trees and shrubs offer something
for every landscape. The most popular tree forms
develop an attractive canopy that will screen out an Rose-pink buds open to pale pink blossoms in
unsightly view or add privacy to a front or back early spring before the leaves emerge. Dark
yard. The smaller stature of many varieties makes green foliage turns brilliant red or yellow in fall,
them suitable for smaller lots. Dogwoods have the while the graceful weeping habit adds year-
added benefit of four-season interest, with round structure. Use as a stand-alone focal
attractive foliage, flowers, fruit, bark, and structure. point, or in an Asian-style landscape.

DOGWOOD (Cornus spp.) WEEPING HIGAN CHERRY (Prunus pendulata

‘Pendula Rosea’ )
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Exposure: Partial to
Exposure: Partial to full Exposure: Partial to full full sun
sun sun Mature size: Up to a
Mature size: Varies by Mature size: Up to 6 feet foot tall with a
type; 2 to 4 feet tall and tall and 3 feet wide spread of up to 1 ½
wide to 30 feet tall and feet
25 feet wide. Bloom time:
Bloom time: Varies by December through
type; some in spring, March
others in summer

YUCCA (Yucca spp.)
Yuccas are extremely drought tolerant, slow growers that
need little maintenance. Established clumps can be difficult
to remove.
GOLDEN EUONYMUS (Euonymus WINTER HEATH (Erica carnea)
japonicus)
Bright, bold, variegated leaves provide color This hardy heath is valued for its small
throughout the year, making this quite a needlelike foliage and long-lasting clusters of
colorful choice. Plus, it is very low maintenance bell-shaped pink flowers in winter. It will even
and easy to grow. bloom under snow in the northern areas of its
growing range. The flowers are followed by new
spring foliage that turns from bronze to forest
green.

Exposure: Partial to full sun Exposure: Partial to full sun

Mature size: 24 to 36 inches tall and wide Mature size: 5 to 15 feet tall with
an equal spread
Bloom time: May through June
This dwarf evergreen is native to North
America and makes a great alternative to
This native southern New England evergreen is
boxwood. Inkberry grows in a dense, ball
often grown for its exceptional spring flowers,
shape with good branching right to the
but the leathery, glossy evergreen leaves
ground so it never looks bare-legged.
extend its ornamental value in the garden. The
striking cup-shaped flowers (the official state
flower of Connecticut) range in color from rose
to white with purple markings and last from
May through June.

INKBERRY HOLLY (Ilex glabra)

MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia)
 SHRUBS
Exposure: Full sun
Exposure: Full sun to Exposure: Full sun to to partial shade
partial shade partial shade Growth habit:
Growth habit: Bushy Growth habit: Globe- Upright columnar
spreading habit shaped habit habit
Height/Spread: 2 to 3 Height/Spread: 2 feet Height/Spread: 6 to
feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide tall and wide 8 feet tall, 1 to 2
feet wide

‘GREEN SPIRE’ EUONYMUS

'KALEIDOSCOPE' ABELIA
(Abelia grandiflora)
Named for the foliage that changes color in different
seasons, new leaves are green and yellow, turning gold in
summer, then developing red highlights in fall and winter.
White flowers produced on red stems bloom over an
exceptionally long time. Use as an eye-catching focal point,
as low hedging or in a foundation planting.
TATER TOT ARBORVITAE
(Thuja occidentalis)
The tidy rounded growth habit and fine green
foliage adds structure and texture to the
landscape. Use this smaller shade-tolerant
conifer as low formal hedging, in containers, as
pathway edging, or to divide garden rooms.
(Euonymus japonicus)
This broadleaf evergreen produces small
glossy dark green leaves that create a lush
backdrop. The upright narrow habit is suitable
for privacy screening, as hedging and for tight
spaces such as side yards. Use as privacy
screening along a patio, deck, or property line.
Plants are tolerant of hard shearing.

Exposure: Full sun to partial

shade
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Growth habit: Upright spreading
Growth habit: Dwarf compact habit habit
Height/Spread: 10 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 24 Height/Spread: 2 to 5 feet tall, 3
inches wide to 6 feet wide, depending on the
variety
Finely textured green needles grow on
dense mounding plants. The slow growth Mountain pine is grown for its graceful
rate, just 1 inch per year, makes this dwarf structure and attractive candelabra-like new
evergreen conifer suitable for a small space, growth in spring. While the straight species can
rock garden, container, or massed in the reach up to 20 feet tall, many are dwarf
landscape. Deer resistant and moderately varieties suitable for small spaces. Plant this
drought tolerant. slow-growing conifer in a rock garden,
foundation planting, Asian-style landscape, or
train as a bonsai specimen.

LITTLE GEM’ NORWAY SPRUCE DWARF MOUNTAIN PINE (Pinus mugo var.
(Picea abies) pumilio)
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Fothergilla Bushes (Fothergilla) Fringe Flower
For warmer climates, fringe flower is a great
A multi-season shrub, fothergilla features white, fragrant example of a flowering shrub with spectacular
"bottlebrush" flowers in spring. Many gardeners, however, evergreen foliage. In addition to clusters of
choose the 'mount airy' dwarf fothergilla shrubs because of pink, red, or white blooms in spring, several
their spectacular autumn foliage. Expect various hues varieties also boast burgundy or purple leaves,
(orange, yellow, green, purplish), sometimes all on one leaf. such as 'Purple Majesty', 'Razzleberri', and
Fothergilla shrubs are often grown near azaleas and 'Sizzling Pink'. Use these fringe flowers as a
rhododendrons since they have similar soil and cultural backdrop to draw attention to your favorite
needs pink- or white-flowering perennials.
You'll love Chardonnay Pearls deutzia's rich
golden color and small size, so you can mix
it with your favorite annuals and perennials
or grow it in containers. These colorful
bushes offer white flowers in spring, but the
foliage steals the show. It develops the best
color in a sunny spot. If it gets too much
afternoon sun in hot-summer climates,
though, the
Chardonnay Pearls Deutzia 'Thompsonii' Flowering Maple
'Dart's Gold' Ninebark
'Dart's Gold' ninebark offers golden-green foliage so
yellow as it emerges in spring that many mistake it for
forsythia. Like 'Diabolo' ninebark, this variety is very
resilient; it's about as close to a plant-it-and-forget-it
shrub as you can get. The chartreuse foliage turns a
lovely shade of yellow (flushed with bronze) come
autumn. It also has better resistance to powdery
mildew than many purple-leaf varieties.
This variegated flowering maple is a colorful
evergreen shrub for southern gardeners, but
it's commonly grown as an annual or
houseplant in the North. It features maple-
shape foliage (hence the name; it's not related
to maple trees) liberally splashed with golden
speckles. You may also enjoy the orange bell-
shaped flowers. Put on a big show by growing
this plant as an espalier against a fence or wall.
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Exposure: Full sun to Exposure: Full sun to Exposure: Full sun

partial shade partial shade to partial shade
Height/Spread: 10 to 50 Height/Spread: 2 to 50 Height/Spread: 8 to
feet long, 4 to 30 feet feet tall, 2 to 10 feet 30 feet tall, 3 to 30
wide wide feet wide
Method of attachment: Method of attachment: Method of
Tendrils Petiole tendrils attachment:
Tendrils

WISTERIA (Wisteria spp.) CLEMATIS (Clematis spp.) HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera spp.)

One of the best-known climbing flowering vines, grown for
its long hanging clusters of pea-like flowers in shades of
lavender, purple, white, or blue. The most commonly grown
are Japanese (W. floribunda), Chinese (W. sinensis) and
American wisteria (W. frutescens), which bloom in spring or
summer. This vigorous perennial vine needs strong support
and judicious pruning, and can be damaging to homes or
structures if not kept in check.
One of the most versatile perennial flowering vines,
clematis can be grown in most regions, with flowers
in a range of colors and shapes. This reliable vine can
bloom from early spring to fall, depending on the
type, with many varieties producing attractive seed
heads. Most are deciduous, while Armand’s clematis
(C. armandii) is evergreen. Grow along a building,
trellis or arbor, either in the ground or containers.
Honeysuckle is usually grown for its intensely fragrant
tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies,
and other insect pollinators; although some varieties
have no scent. Flowers can be yellow, orange, red, white,
or bicolored. This vigorous perennial vine is deciduous,
semi-evergreen, or evergreen, blooming from spring to
fall depending on the variety. Use to cover a pergola,
arbor or trellis that is large enough to support its weight.

Zones: 8-10
Exposure: Full sun to partial
shade
Exposure: Full sun to shade
Height/Spread: 3 to 20 feet tall,
Height/Spread: 30 to 50 feet tall, 5 to 6 feet wide
3 to 6 feet wide
Method of attachment: Aerial rootlets
Method of attachment: Twining
stems
Though hydrangea is one of the most beloved
landscape shrubs, its climbing counterpart is Star jasmine is grown for its intensely fragrant
lesser known. Climbing hydrangea is a flowering clusters of white star-shaped flowers and
vine for shade, suitable for woodland gardens. attractive glossy evergreen leaves. Plants can
Delicate panicled white flowers bloom from late bloom for up to several months from late
spring to mid-summer. This robust deciduous vine spring through late summer. Grow on a sturdy
needs plenty of room and sturdy support, and is arbor, pergola, fence, or wall that is strong
often trained up a large tree such as a mature fir enough to support its weight. Can also be used
or oak. In smaller spaces, grow on a wall or sturdy as a formal groundcover in a courtyard or
arbor and keep well pruned. curbside strip, or along a slope. Espalier or
keep neatly trimmed for a formal look.

CLIMBING HYDRANGEA (Hydrangea STAR JASMINE (Trachelospermum

anomala subsp. petiolaris) jasminoides)
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SEMPERVIVUM (HENS AND CHICKS) AGAVE PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS

Often referred to as hen and chicks, there are over 3000
cultivars of Sempervivum. Like some varieties of Sedum,
these also do well in colder climates and are not well-suited
for hot, southwest summers. Although they resemble
Echeveria, they are more compact and have thinner leaves.
Sempervivum are easy to care for and will produce multiple
offsets to form a thick mat of foliage. They also thrive in rock
gardens or amongst stones or gravel.
Agaves are available in a wide range of sizes, from smaller
specimens that mature at 1-2 feet, perfect for containers, to
larger specimens many feet tall and wide. Their fleshy and
fibrous leaves grow in a rosette shape and are usually barbed
along the edges and tipped with a sharp point, with the
exception of Agave attenuata (shown). They come in shades of
gray and green, some with hints of blue and red, as well as
others that are variegated with white or yellow, such as Agave
americana. Most agaves are sun-lovers, but some can survive
temperatures as low as the 20s. These sculptural succulents
add an impressive design element to your water-wise garden
or patio container.
All cacti are considered succulents, and one of the most
common is the prickly pear (Opuntia). It is characterized
by its flat, fleshy pads that have large spines and smaller,
hair-like prickles that easily detach, as experienced by
anyone who has come in contact with one. Prickly pears
are extremely drought tolerant and also produce showy
flowers and edible fruit, making them a perfect dramatic
accent for xeriscape planting.

Commonly called mother-in-law’s tongue or Senecio mandraliscae, commonly

snake plant, there are approximately 70 species called blue chalksticks (shown), is a
of Sansevieria. These nearly indestructible plants groundcover succulent that will form
are often grown indoors and thrive on warmth drifts of blue in your landscape. Most
and bright light, but some also tolerate low light & types of Senecio will tolerate some
humidity. The dense, stiff leaves of some types frost. There are over 1000 species, but
can reach up to 3’ tall. Leaves are dark green with only about 100 that are succulents.
grey-green cross banding (Sanseveiria harwoodii) These succulent Senecio are drought
with white or cream variegation on the leaf and heat tolerant.
margins (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’), or
have cylindrical stems (Sansevieria cylindrica).
Sansevieria are well-known for their air-purifying
qualities.

SNAKE PLANT SENECIO

 AQUATIC PLANT

Nymphaeaceae water lilies
Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves
and flowers floating on or emergent from the surface. They
live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical
climates around the world.
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
Money Plant is an easy to grow indoor aquatic plant. Once it
starts to grow, it is quite hardy and can thrive even in neglect.
You can easily grow pothos in a tap water jar from cuttings.
Apart from that, this plant is a good luck charm that brings
wealth and prosperity.
Water Stargrass (Heteranthera Dubia)
It is a submerged variety of aquatic plants that grow
inside the water. You can grow these plants in the
aquariums of your house and use them as decoratives.
They are fast-growing and hardy plants. Plus, you don’t
have to do much in its care besides giving it proper light.

The terror of Bengal or Jalkumbhi is Jalpari is an aquatic plant that comes with
also an aquatic plant. The plant is velvety green leaves growing quite long
famous for its vigorous growth. It without a stem. Besides, this is one of the
spreads wide in a short period of most productive freshwater aquatic growing
time and absorbs all the oxygen from well in waters with high nutrient content.
the water. This lack of oxygen in the Especially those that are defiled with
water was the cause of depleting human sewage/fertilizer.
numbers of fish, which is a staple in
Bengal, hence the name terror of
Bengal.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Water Lettuce (Pistia Stratiotes)