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Sep 21, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
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Fall is a great time to plant trees. The cooler temperatures and shorter days help to reduce stress on the trees, and they have plenty of time to establish themselves before winter.
If you're looking for ideas for trees to plant in your fall garden, check out Wattersgardencenter.com. They have a wide selection of trees perfect for this time of year.
Here are the top 10 trees for fall planting, according to Wattersgardencenter.com
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Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Red #maples are known for their beautiful red fall #foliage. They are also fast-growing and relatively easy to care for.
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Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Sugar maples are another great option for fall foliage. They are also a good source of maple syrup.
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Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Japanese maples are known for their delicate leaves and beautiful fall colors. They are also relatively slow-growing, making them a good choice for small yards.
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Dogwood (Cornus florida) #Dogwoods are known for their beautiful white or pink spring flowers and their red fall foliage. They are also relatively easy to care for.
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Crabapple (Malus) Crabapple trees produce beautiful spring flowers and small fruits in the fall. They are also relatively easy to care for.
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Birch (Betula) #Birch trees are known for their white or silver bark and their bright green summer foliage. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage.
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Oak (Quercus) Oaks are slow-growing but long-lived trees. They are known for their sturdy branches and beautiful fall foliage.
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Magnolia (Magnolia) Magnolia trees are known for their beautiful spring flowers and their large, dark green leaves. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage.
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Hornbeam (Carpinus) #Hornbeam trees are known for their dense foliage and their ability to tolerate a variety of soil and sun conditions. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage.
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Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) #Sweetgum trees are known for their star-shaped leaves and their brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall foliage.
When choosing a tree to plant in your #fall garden, be sure to consider the size and shape of the tree, as well as its climate and soil requirements. You should also consider the purpose of the tree. For example, if you are looking for a tree to provide shade, you will want to choose a tree that grows to a large size. If you are looking for a tree to provide privacy, you will want to choose a tree with dense foliage.
No matter what your needs are, you are sure to find the perfect tree for your fall garden at Wattersgardencenter.com.
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