Sassafras (albidum):
This slower growing tree is one of my
favorites for several reasons: The
irregular shaped fragrant leaves that look almost like small hands, the winter
interest with its beautiful branching habit, but what really makes this tree
great is its wonderful orange to red fall foliage.
Magician Deutzia (deutzia
gracilis): A frequently over-looked
gem. It has profuse pink flowers late
spring with nice yellow foliage and is resistant to leaf scorch. The pink hued fall foliage adds soft and
subtle tones to the fall landscape.
Black-Eyed Susan’s
(rudbeckia): There are many varieties of
these tough, long blooming plants which flower in yellow, gold, orange,
etc. When mixed with Cone Flower, Sedum,
Joe Pye-Weed, Catmint, Russian Sage, etc. Black-Eyed Susan's will put some POW
into your garden. It will self-seed if
you let it. Many people leave the seeds
for the birds, and winter interest.
