Dale Avanaganthi Witchhazels bloom in the autumn or winter, depending upon the species.

Witchhazels bloom in the autumn or winter, depending upon the species.

Within the huge family of Japanese maples, there are tons of possibilities for gorgeous fall foliage color, from lacy-leaf shrubs to statuesque trees.



And when the foliage fireworks finish, the gorgeous limb structure of the Japanese walnut takes centre stage.



The beautyberry bush produces long wands of purple berries which often have a metallic sheen, a great sight to the fall garden. The beautybush grows 3 to 8 ft high and is hardy in USDA Zones 7 to 11. The Japanese beautybush is 4 to 6 feet tall and broad, hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 8. Both types could be cut back from the spring if needed. The flowers -- typically pinkish to white -- kind new wood.



Various cultivars of beautyberry provide white to pinkish-lavender berries.



An additional plus to great fall color in the landscape is having the ability to maintain that colour for late-season bouquets. The blooms of strawflower come in orange glass wall company . yellow and red and lots of variations in between, and also the color retains even after drying. Strawflower is a yearly or short-lived perennial (in USDA Zones 8 to 11).



The mommy household provides an huge choice of colours for your fall garden. Here, Chrysanthemum x 'Sheffield'.



Goldenrod helps contribute to the riot of continuing colour in RMS lark's garden.



In late summer and early fall, goldenrod 'Fireworks' produces cascades of color.



Hydrangeas and euonymous that is variegated contribute to this fall garden, posted by RMSer coastalgardener.



Fothergilla, a shrub, offers blossoms in spring and glorious fall color.



A vigorous, easy-to-grow woody vine, sweetautumn clematis smothers a weapon with its profusion of fragrant, white blossoms. Posted by RMSer lark



Plant fall-blooming crocus in late summer and you'll delight in these sweet blossoms just four to six months afterwards. Thwart squirrels from invading your crocus planting by anchoring chicken cable securely over the bed.



Related to snapdragons, twinspur (Diaschia)is a cool-weather annual, producing its bright blossoms provided that night temperatures remain below 70 or so. In northern climates, which suggests flowers from spring through fall until the first hard frost. Comes in pink, rose, orange, salmon, cream, white and combos. Perennial in USDA Zone 7 and warmer.



This heat- and drought-tolerant strawflower is a no-brainer: Chrysocephalum 'Flambe' blooms continuously and prolifically from spring through autumn.



Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) is a fantastic choice for brilliant fall color in areas where the sugar maple won't grow. The leaves are somewhat slow to look in the spring but hang on late turning a brilliant reddish orange. Used for root stock for the pistachio nut tree (P. vera), Chinese pistachio produces fruits which are not palatable to people, but birds like them. Medium-sized shrub (to 35 ft tall), drought resistant, USDA Zones 6b to 9.



Use 'Nikko' deutzia to get a deep burgundy contrast on your picture's fall palette. Come spring, a mass of small white flowers covers this deciduous shrub.



Panicle hydrangeas bloom in early summer, starting out white, then transitioning to pink and purplish pink in early autumn. The species is a coarse, open tree with an unkempt appearance, but selections such as 'Limelight' have great form, especially in containers.



The vibrant foliage of coral bells (Heuchera) adds interest and texture to the spring, summer and autumn garden -- and winter in hot climates. Here, 'Marmalade' is a blend of gold and hot pink. Give moist, part to full shade in the South, well-drained soil. USDA Zones 4 to 9.



Calibrachoa blooms from summer to fall, until the first hard frost. Pictured here: Superbells Red



A good deal of perennial salvias put on their best series in late summer to fall. Here, Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha), a tender perennial hardy to USDA Zone 8, shows off its footlong spires.



Roses aren't just for summer. Many roses, like the Knockout series, keep blooming until the first frost.



Witchhazels bloom in the autumn or winter, depending upon the species. The blossoms of the native Hamamelis virginiana appear anytime from October to December and may be largely lost amid the fall foliage, but you can still enjoy their odor.



Ladybugs, however welcome guests in summer gardens, swarm during autumn in some areas of the U.S., looking for a place to overwinter. They often end up in attics and crawl spaces in large numbers. Keep them out by sealing up any cracks or gaps in your home's exterior.  



The magnificent fall foliage of fullmoon maple (Acer shirasawanum) 'Autumn Moon' isn't this tree's only plus. In spring, the new leaves emerge reddish before turning the tree's summer color of pale green tinged with a minor red-orange blush.



In autumn the native sumac adds brilliant oranges and reds to meadows as well as the advantages of woodlands. Here, laceleaf staghorn sumac provides some feel also, with its finely dissected foliage.



Gardeners living in USDA Zone 9 and warmer have the choice of developing this new variegated fountain grass. Every leaf blade of 'Fireworks' has a midrib of burgundy surrounded by margins of hot pink.



Alternanthera 'Purple Knight' creates lush foliage that keeps prospering -- through warmth and humidity -- till frost. This tender perennial (hardy just to USDA Zone 10) is increased like a yearly in the majority of the U.S.



The fluffy, fine-textured foliage of amsonia turns to a dreamy multi-toned gold mass in fall. In spring, light blue flowers appear above the foliage.



To complement the russet tones of sedum and other fall tones, RMSer lark created complementary garden art.



This beautiful no-lawn front yard is ablaze with autumn color from various shrubs and perennials. Inspired by zsz123



Think of writing your landscape that is front-yard from the perspective of interest. Posted by RMS user 66nick