Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant Specialist.

Oct 13, Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) – Also known as maidenhair tree, ginkgo is a deciduous conifer with attractive, fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. Zones Zones Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) – People who love trees with yellow fall leaves will appreciate shagbark hickory’s colorful foliage that turns from yellow to brown as autumn progresses.

Jun 22, Evergreens such as pine trees and arborvitae drop their needle-like leaves in late summer or early fall, while yews discard their three-year-old leaves in late spring and summer.

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Broadleaf evergreens such as magnolia and holly shed old leaves in summer, after successful new leaf growth is Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Oct 26, Sourwood As fall arrives sourwood’s foliage turns yellow, then orange, and finally brilliant red. This is an excellent tree to pair with evergreens as the red foliage contrasts the deep green of evergreen to enhance the color of both plants. A two-season tree, sourwood also produces fragrant flowers in spring when it leafs bushleaning.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.