![]() In its native habitat, it grows in the understory of forests. These easy-to-grow trees tolerate clay soil and will grow in full sun to part shade. It likes average to slightly acidic, medium moist to well-drained soil. The paperbark maple grows in zones 4-8, which makes it a perfect tree for Michigan. Wilson was an avid plant collector and explorer, introducing about 2,000 Asian plant species to the West. It was soon introduced to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Ernest Henry “Chinese” Wilson (1876 – 1930) brought the tree from China to England in 1899. Paperbark maples are native to central China. Maple trees are an important component of the deciduous forests of North America, Europe and Asia. Trees from this family are found across the North Temperate Zone from North America to Japan. Paperbark maple was formally in the Aceraceae family, which had about 110 species. Paperbark maple is a member of the Sapindaceae family, which was formed from the genera from two former families, Aceraceae (maple) and Hippocastanaceae (horse chestnuts and buckeyes). Paperbark maple, Acer griseum, is a true showstopper, being one of those trees that is spectacular in the landscape anytime of the year. As the cooler weather settles into Michigan and vibrant leaves steal the show, you may want to think beyond the fall colors and investigate trees that add to the landscape not only in fall, but throughout the rest of the year. All-season trees provide interest to your landscape with changing leaf colors, flowers, fruit or interesting bark throughout all four seasons. We will be happy to show you a few things that will work well for your needs.Many plants have characteristics that change during all four seasons, bringing in new seasons with anticipation of changes to come. If you need any help picking out the perfect plant, shrub, or tree for your backyard, don’t hesitate to drop by and see us. – Tony Frisella Jr., Frisella Nursery Landscape Designer The Persian Perrotia has a very interesting branching habit and exfoliating (peeling) bark on mature trees.” With leaves in shades of yellow, orange and red in the fall, this small tree looks beautiful as a specimen or as a street liner. “I chose the Persian Perrotia for amazing fall color in the St. – Evan Winkler, Frisella Nursery Landscape Designer. This one’s great for small gardens because of its compact size, but it still packs a powerful fall punch.” “My pick for nice fall color is the Rhus Typhina Staghorn Sumac. Rhus Typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’, Cut-Leaf Staghorn Sumac – Justin Verbryck, Frisella Nursery Landscape Designer The Paperbark Maple is a smaller tree, so it works great near a deck or patio where its interesting features can be fully appreciated.” This only adds to the beauty of its scarlet fall leaves. Its common name comes from the paper-like peeling bark that turns copper-hued in the fall. ![]() Louis landscape is the Paperbark Maple ( Acer griseum). “One of my favorite trees for fall color in St. – Tony Frisella, Frisella Nursery Landscape Designer The wood, bark, and longevity of the plant make it one of my favorites” The European Beech’s limbs tend to undulate giving it a lot of character. ![]() It is a slow-growing tree but becomes very majestic over time. “I love the European Beech ( Fagus sylvatica) for fall color int he St. – Bobbie Tracy, Frisella Nursery Landscape Designer It’s also fairly easy growing, as it tolerates many different soil types.” It grows fast, around 3” per year with a mature height somewhere around 50-60 feet. Louis landscape, the Autumn Blaze Maple is a beautiful addition if you have the space for a large tree. For this edition of Landscape Designer Favorites, our designers have shared some of their favorite trees for fall color in the St. Fall planting season is almost upon us, and if you find yourself envious of the orange and red hues that make your home feel as cozy on the outside as the pumpkin spice candle burning inside, our landscape designers have some ideas for you. Louis, but the sea of mums growing out in front of the Nursery means cooler temps are right around the corner. Landscape Designer Favorites: Trees for Fall Color ![]()
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