Because your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to suffer once the temperature drops.
If you want to add striking fall foliage to your yard, some low-maintenance shrubs can do the trick.
Addinterest to your gardenand celebrate autumn with these shrubs that are perfect for fall.
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Its also hardy and adaptable tovarious soil types."
Burning bush grows easily and is low-maintenance.
Plant burning bushes in well-drained soil with full sun exposure for the best color, Adnan advises.
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The leaves turn deep red and purple in autumn.
The brilliant shrub prefers well-drained soil.
Mulch around the base of your oakleaf hydrangea to help protect roots in the winter.
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Oakleaf hydrangea istoxic to petsand can cause upset stomachs in people if ingested.
Kaleidoscope Abelia
Another colorful fall shrub is kaleidoscope abelia (Abeliaxgrandiflora).
Kaleidoscope abelia is an evergreen dwarf shrub that grows well in cool temperatures.
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Kaleidoscope abelia, which thrives in cooler weather, offers stunning foliage andpollinator-friendly blooms, says Deo.
To plant this low-maintenance shrub, choose an area with partial or full sun and well-draining soil.
Prune kaleidoscope abelias in late winter or early spring.
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Dwarf fothergilla thrives in full sun, especially for the best fall color, Musto says.
Smoke bush thrives with full sunlight and well-draining soil.
While the shrub isdrought-tolerant, it needs regular watering during the establishment phase.
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The brilliant blooms can turn gold, red, and burgundy in the autumn season.
Azaleas are one of my favorites, Musto says.
These evergreen shrubs produce bright pink flowers in spring and require acidic, well-drained soil and part shade."
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Azaleas need minimal maintenance once established.
The slow-growing shrub prefers rich, well-draining, moist soil and does well in cool weather.
Viburnum
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Another striking shrub for the autumn season is viburnum (Viburnum spp.).
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Theflowering perennialshrubs come in over 150 varieties and offer splendid fall foliage.
Water viburnum weekly if there is no rain.
Ninebark
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For afast-growing shrubwith brilliant colors, plant ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius).
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The deciduous shrub blooms with flowers in spring and gold and red-tinged leaves in fall.
Ninebark thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal maintenance.
Prune in early spring to promote healthy growth.
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Red twig dogwood grows quickly and prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Prune in early spring to encourage the growth of new, colorful stems.
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