![]() "It would be a tragedy to spend years nurturing a tree only to have to cut it down or slay it with heavy pruning because it outgrew your space," says Huber. ![]() Finally, don't forget to pay attention to a tree's mature height and spread, or width. ![]() Tree colors are brilliantly lit around sunrise and sunset, so careful tree placement can maximize visual impact as the foliage changes, says Huber. Also, make sure you choose the perfect spot in your yard. Rich green leaves clothe the stems through summer and turn orange and yellow in fall. New growth continues to emerge red, contrasting beautifully with the mature foliage. Beautiful creamy yellow and coral red stems make a striking winter specimen. Spring leaves are brilliant salmon-red, green in midsummer, then turn a brilliant orange-scarlet in autumn. When shopping, remember to read the tree's description or plant tag so that you know it can survive winters in your USDA Hardiness zone (find yours here). Trees That Turn Red in Fall Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple A thrilling, densely-branched, small tree with highly dramatic foliage color. "Autumn also is a good time to plant because milder conditions in the fall, winter and spring are conducive to root development so your tree can withstand heat better next summer." "Many trees that are suited to the South do feature showstopping fall colors," says Greg Huber, a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) and program coordinator of the certified landscape and plant professional programs at the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture, University of Georgia. Maybe the South doesn't brag about its blazing fall colors (because that's just bad manners), but Southern gardeners can enjoy autumn splendor every bit as lovely as the sugar maples in Vermont or the aspens in the Rockies.
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