Tag: autumn colors
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PRUNUS incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’
In March and April, PRUNUS incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’ (dwarf flowering cherry tree) reaches its peak. Its wood does not grow straight, but rather in small zigzags. It is almost tortuous. The flowers, in the shape of white bells, slightly pinkish, appear during these months on its bare wood. Then, in fall, it has another moment of…
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CORNUS officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry)
It’s still winter when the CORNUS officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry), a very hardy and easy-to-grow plant, comes to wake up our gardens. Indeed, the Japanese dogwood develops a spectacular flowering in January and February. It is also one of the earliest flowering dogwoods. Afterward, red fruits, edible and rich in vitamin C, follow the blooms…
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LARIX decidua ‘Puli’
LARIX decidua ‘Puli’ is a European larch, but with drooping branches and very slow growth. It has little in common with the type species. We call this an interesting plant for all seasons: How to grow LARIX decidua ‘Puli’ This weeping European larch loves a place in the sun or in partial shade. It can…
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QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’
For lovers of exceptional foliage, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ is particularly surprising. Also called Daimyo oak or Japanese emperor oak, it has giant leaves of 25 to 30 cm, very thick and very tough. In addition, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ gives us an absolutely fantastic orange/apricot color in autumn.Despite its good vigor, this…
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LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua ‘Schock’s Gold’
This yellow leaved American Sweetgum is one of the champions in its category. It currently offers us a mixture of flamboyant colors (orange and red) which contrast with its completely yellow foliage in spring and summer. In winter, its yellow colored bark makes it a sight for the garden. LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua ‘Schock’s Gold’ is a…
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ACER peudosieboldianum ‘North Wind’ (R)
This Korean maple is a recent introduction. For Japanese maple lovers experiencing disease issues on them, ACER pseudosieboldianum ‘North Wind’ (R) offers very similar leaves, great autumn colors without the disease constraints of Japanese maples. It is really a plant to introduce into our gardens both for its beauty of the leaves and its shape.…
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PRUNUS serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’
Yes, PRUNUS serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’ is indeed a Japanese Cherry tree, but its originality lies in its purple foliage in spring and summer. If your garden lacks flowers or colors, then this plant offers you an exceptional double pink bloom for long weeks. It will bring a colorful touch to your garden also in spring…
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ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’
With ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’, it’s easy to set the garden on fire in autumn. Its particular name ‘Fairview Flame’ matches the flamboyant color of its foliage in autumn (see photo). It is one of the maples with the brightest red foliage. Its vernacular name is also red maple. In summer, its dense green leaves…
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ARALIA elata
ARALIA elata also called the Japanese angelica tree (vernacular name) is the plant of the four seasons: In spring, its young shoots are remarkable, in summer its huge leaves give it an exotic appearance with an important white flowering, in autumn its leaves take on superb flamboyant colors and finally in winter, its vertical stems…
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CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
More commonly known as the caramel tree, CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum ranks among the stars of fall. As soon as its leaves begin to fall, they give off a sweet caramel scent throughout the garden. On the three photos above, we can see the green foliage with its red petioles, then the foliage that begins to color…