Autumn trees: the most beautiful

There are many beautiful trees in autumn

When autumn comes, there are many trees that become beautiful. The green color that has dressed them during spring and summer, becomes yellow, orange, red ... or one of its multiple shades, embellishing the landscape almost as much, or maybe even more, than the way flowers do in spring.

The vast majority of them are deciduous, that is, they lose their leaves at some time of the year. Those who live in temperate regions are left without them during the winter, but before that happens we will be able to contemplate their beauty for several weeks. Would you like to have one? Take a look at the selection of autumn trees for garden that we recommend.

Jupiter tree (Lagerstroemia indica)

El jupiter treeAlso known as crape or lilac of the Indies, it is a deciduous tree native to Asia that reaches a height of 8 meters. It is often kept in small gardens and even in pots, as it tends to grow more like a shrub branching from the base, and also tolerates pruning. It has flowers of great ornamental value in spring, pink or white, and in autumn its leaves turn red before falling. It grows in soils with a low pH, that is, between 4 and 6, and can be both in full sun and in semi-shade. it resists up to -23ºC.

Japanese maple, cultivar Katsura (Acer palmatum c.v. Katsura)

El japanese maple It is a tree or small tree native to Southeast Asia that can reach a height between 1 and 12 meters, depending on the variety and, above all, on the cultivar. And speaking of the latter, one of the most beautiful in autumn is the Katsura. Its palmate leaves turn from green to orange / reddish before falling. The best thing is that it is a tree that can be kept in a pot, since although it can reach 5 meters in height, it tolerates pruning. Of course, it only grows well in temperate climates, with acid soils or substrates. Supports up to -18ºC.

Real maple (Acer platanoides)

The real maple o maple in norwegian It is a deciduous tree found in Europe, the Caucasus, and Asia Minor. In Spain it is possible to find it in the Pyrenees, as well as, of course, in some gardens. It reaches a height of 35 meters, developing a robust trunk that branches a few meters from the ground. Its crown is wide, about 4-5 meters, and consists of yellowish-green leaves that turn yellow or reddish in autumn. It grows in soils rich in organic matter, well drained. Resists up to -20ºC.

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

The tree known as witch hazel It is a deciduous plant native to the United States. It grows between 2 and 7 meters in height, so it is perfect for growing in small gardens and in pots. Its leaves are simple, with a slightly serrated margin, and in autumn they turn yellow. You should also know that in spring it produces yellow flowers grouped in inflorescences that emerge from the branches, with which you can enjoy it all year round. Of course, it needs acidic lands, and that the climate is temperate. Resists up to -20ºC.

Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum)

El marsh cypress, or bald cypress, is a conifer native to the United States. It grows up to 40 meters in height, and has a pyramidal crown composed of acicular leaves. These are green, except in autumn when they turn yellow or reddish. It lives very well in waterlogged soils, as well as in temperate climates. Withstands cold and freezing temperatures, down to -30ºC.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

El ginkgo or shield tree, is a very slow growing deciduous tree native to Asia. It reaches a height of 35 meters. Its crown is relatively narrow and somewhat pyramidal in shape, and It is composed of light green leaves, but during the fall, when it begins to cool, they turn yellow. It is a primitive species, a living fossil, which has been on Earth for 250 million years. It resists heat up to 38ºC, as well as frost down to -20ºC.

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica)

El common beech it is a tree to have in a large garden. It reaches a height of 35 to 40 meters, and develops a crown that can be very wide if it is kept as an isolated specimen, of 4-5 meters. Its leaves are simple, usually green in color, although there are cultivars that have them brown (the Fagus sylvatica var atropurpurea), and dark green with pink margins (the Fagus sylvatica cv Roseomarginata). During the fall it turns yellow or reddish. It needs a temperate-cool climate all year round, with temperatures should not exceed 35ºC in summer and snowfalls in winter, and acidic soils. Supports up to -20ºC.

American ash, cultivar »Autumn Applause» (Fraxinus Americana cv Autumn Applause)

El american ash It is a tree that, as its name suggests, is native to America, specifically from Quebec to northern Florida. It is deciduous, and reaches a height of 35 meters. It develops a wide, rounded crown with elongated green leaves. The Autumn Applause cultivar is especially recommended for its distinct autumnal red color.. It supports frosts down to -20ºC, and warm temperatures of 30-35ºC do not harm it either.

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

El sweetgum It is a deciduous tree, native to America, that grows between 20 and 35 meters (sometimes 41 meters, but it is very rare). The trunk is straight, up to 1 meter in diameter, and develops a relatively narrow crown, about 4 meters in diameter at its base. The leaves are very reminiscent of those of maples: They are palmate and lobed, green in color, except in autumn when they turn yellowish or reddish. It supports very well the heat of up to 38ºC if it does not lack water, as well as frosts of up to -18ºC. It should not be planted in alkaline soils, as its leaves would become chlorotic due to a lack of iron.

Virginia sumac (Rhus typhina)

The Virginia sumac is a deciduous tree native to Canada and the United States. It reaches a height of between 3 and 10 meters in height, and has a crown of about 3 meters in diameter. The leaves are pinnate, composed of leaflets whose margin is serrated. They stay green most of the year, but in autumn they are a showy yellow color. It supports well the heat of up to 38ºC, and also the frosts of up to -30ºC.

Which of these fall trees did you like the most?


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