Pike Nurseries gives tips on which trees and shrubs to plant in the Fall climate

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Pike Nurseries gives tips on plants and shrubs during Fall weather

ATLANTA - Fall brings on vibrant colors and cooler weather in nature's landscape. That means it's a great time to get tips on the right trees and shrubs to make the most of the season.

Rebecca Kunimoto of Pike Nurseries stopped by Fox 5 Atlanta to share some of the top trees and shrub that thrive in our Georgia climate.

Below is a list of plants and shrubs that are great for Fall in Georgia.

Loropetalum

• Year-round deep burgundy foliage (Also green and variegated options)
• Bright pink, red or white fringy flowers bloom in spring
• Lots of varieties with different mature sizes to fit any yard
• Evergreen
• Adaptable – full sun to partial shade

Southern Living Nandinas

• A series of 4 varieties with different colors – from dark red to pink to bright yellow-green
• Sterile – produces very little to no berries
• Non-spreading/non-invasive – so they won’t take over your yard like older species
• Evergreen
• Adaptable - Full sun to partial shade

Japanese Maples

• Don’t have room for a full-sized tree? Choose a dwarf variety & still enjoy these beautiful plants!
• Deeply serrated foliage adds texture PLUS gorgeous color
• Bright reds to dark purples, or green varieties as well
• Deciduous

Burning Bush

• Foliage is green in spring & summer, then turns intense scarlet red in fall
• Deciduous
• Full sun

Blueberry bushes

• Deciduous; leaves change to pretty yellow/orange in autumn
• In winter, bark has a cinnamon color for added interest
• In spring, little flowers
• In summer, delicious berries
• Cross pollinate for the best harvest; you’ll need to plant 2 or more varieties
• Need full sun

Abelia

• Evergreen
• Foliage is variegated with bright greens and yellows
• Stems are red
• Has little white blooms summer thru early fall
• Compact, low growing – good for patio containers or mass planting
• Full to part sun
• Deer resistant

Oakleaf Hydrangeas

• Deciduous
• Named for the shape of their leaves
• Foliage has great red, orange and purple hues in the fall
• Added bonus of large cones of white blooms in spring
• Native to the southeast
• Partial shade

Beautyberry

• Deciduous
• Foliage turns bright yellow in fall
• Clusters of bright purple berries make this plant really stand out in fall/early winter
• Native
• Great food source to attract birds
• Partial shade