Trees with purple leaves: 15 Beautiful Trees With Purple Leaves

15 Beautiful Trees With Purple Leaves

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By Jennifer Anum/Nov. 2, 2021 10:15 am EDT

If you love trees with purple leaves, then you’ll be happy to hear that those woody, perennial plants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They impress with striking shades of purple foliage, abundant blooms, and occasionally, scores of edible fruit. We love purple-leafed trees for many reasons, but how they introduce contrast to gardens, landscapes, and planting schemes wins our hearts every time. We also love how some of these trees change colors throughout the season to keep your residential scenery fresh and vibrant. 

If you want to enjoy the endless benefits of planting purple-leafed trees, you’ll have to learn how to take care of them. Generally speaking, newly-planted trees require frequent watering, an ideal soil type, and mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperatures, Alpine Tree says. If you take the aforementioned steps and more, you’ll have healthy trees growing 7 to 10 feet annually. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of purple-leafed trees.

1. Red-silver crabapple

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If you’re looking to plant a semi-sweeping, deciduous tree, you can’t do much better than red-silver crabapple (Malus ‘Red Silver’). It’s a spreading cultivar best known for producing handsome foliage and edible purplish-red fruit. Garden Design describes its leaves as dense, fragrant, and bronzy-purple with silver hairs.

Bloom Season: Mid to late spring

USDA Growing Zone: 4 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: All types; normal to moist

Size: 15 to 25 feet tall, 10 to 20 feet wide

2. Blireiana plum

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What we have here is blireiana plum (Prunus x blireiana), a cross between the Japanese apricot and the purple-leaved plum, according to North Carolina State University. Blireiana plum is one of the most beautiful purple-leaf trees. It stands out for its abundant clusters of double pink flowers, and its leaves that change colors from purple to green.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 5 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-draining

Size: 10 to 20 feet tall, 10 to 15 feet wide

3. Crepe myrtle

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Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) has a wide native range, including southeast Asia and northern Australia. It’s a multi-stemmed, small tree that thrives in dry and hot places that aren’t suitable for most greenery. Take advantage of crepe myrtle’s resilience and plant it in the hard-to-fill areas of your garden or landscape, per Missouri Botanical Garden. For best results, choose a bright, sunny spot.

Bloom Season: Summer to fall

USDA Growing Zone: 6 to 9

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-draining, moist

Size: 6 to 25 feet tall, 6 to 20 feet wide

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Blue jacaranda

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Beautiful trees with purple leaves like the blue jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) deserve a spot on every residential landscape because they’re so breathtaking! Despite its name, it produces bright, lavender-purple flowers and fragrant, fern-like leaves. Blue jacaranda’s branches take a lot of space, so choose your planting spot wisely, Gardening Know How encourages.

Bloom Season: Spring and summer

USDA Growing Zone: 9 to 11

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, sandy

Size: Up to 60 feet tall, similar spread

5. Helmond pillar

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Home gardeners and landscapers desire helmond pillar (Berberis thunbergii) for its hardiness and deep purplish-red foliage, notes SF Gate. As the purple-leafed variety of barberries, helmond pillars make quite the dazzling display, especially alongside evergreen trees. They have thorns, so you can also maintain them as dense hedges to provide some level of security. 

Bloom Season: Spring 

USDA Growing Zone: 5 to 9

Growing Conditions: Full to partial sun

Soil Type: Well-draining 

Size: Up to 5 feet tall, similar spread

6. Copper beech

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Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) is a large, deciduous shade tree that produces burgundy leaves, edible fruits, and yellow-green flowers. As with a few other beautiful trees with purple leaves, its foliage transforms into a striking copper color in the fall, Organic Plant Care points out. Pro tip: Prevent overcrowding by planting a smaller copper beech tree instead of purchasing a mature one.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 4 to 7

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-draining

Size: 60 to 80 feet tall, 40 to 60 feet wide

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Profusion crabapple

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An excellent way to add a splash of color to your neighborhood is to plant profusion crabapple (Malus ‘Profusion’) in your yard. It’s purple-leafed and bears brilliant purple-red flowers that soften into a cloud of vibrant purple pinks. We love that it is low maintenance, disease-resistant, and perfect for small yards, according to Nature Hills Nursery.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 4 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-draining, adaptable

Size: 20 to 30 feet tall, 15 to 25 feet wide

8. Black elderberry

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Rainy Side Gardeners lists the elder blackberry tree (Sambucus nigra ‘Purpurea’) as one of the most beautiful trees with purple leaves. Black elderberries start as moderately-fast growing, broadleaf, deciduous shrubs that can reach 20 feet in height. If you care for your tree well and water it frequently, you should have a huge berry harvest in the second or third year.

Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

USDA Growing Zone: 6 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Fertile, moist, well-draining

Size: Up to 20 feet tall, similar spread

9. Cherry plum

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Raise your guests’ curiosity with the cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera ‘Newport’), a popular ornamental landscape tree. It has a striking presence and boasts glossy, dark purple twigs and leaves. Gardenia notes that the cherry plum tree has transformative leaves. They are bronze-purple in the spring, a darkish red-purple in the summer, and red during the fall.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 2-8

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, moderately fertile, well-draining

Size: 15 to 20 feet tall, 13 to 19 feet wide

10.

Japanese maple

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The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a purple leaf tree that comes in many varieties. It’s native to eastern Mongolia, North Korea, southeast Russia, and South Korea. Japanese maple is a woody, deciduous shrub to small tree that produces colorful leaves that resemble an open hand with outstretched fingers, per Yale Nature Walk.

Bloom Season: Spring to fall

USDA Growing Zone: 5 to 9

Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial sun

Soil Type: Moist, slightly acidic, well-draining

Size: 10 to 25 feet tall, 8 to 12 feet wide

11. Purple-leaf sand cherry

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Purple-leaf sand cherry (Prunus × cistena) is a cross between Prunus pumila and Prunus cerasifera. As a hybrid of Prunus, it’s resilient and produces vibrant, reddish-purple foliage under direct sunlight. The only downside to planting this tree is that it has a short life span of less than a decade, writes Missouri Botanical Garden.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 2 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: All types, moist, well-draining

Size: 6 to 10 feet tall, 5 to 8 feet wide

12. Royal purple smoketree

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Of course, we had to include the royal purple smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria) in our list of beautiful trees with purple leaves. Monrovia describes it as a dramatic, loose-spreading shrub or small tree that bears pinkish-purple foliage in the summer and scarlet-red leaves in the fall. It’s primarily used to create large accents in landscapes.

Bloom Season: Spring to summer

USDA Growing Zone: 4 to 8

Growing Conditions: Full sun, light pruning

Soil Type: Medium moisture, well-draining

Size: 10 to 15 feet tall, 15 to 20 feet wide

13.

Royal empress

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Fun fact: The royal empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is one of the fastest-growing shade trees in the world, per Gardening Know How. Due to its size, some countries harvest it for lumber and carpentry purposes. It has a non-aggressive root system that tolerates drought extremely well. Pro tip: You’ll want to plant it on a large landscape to prevent overcrowding.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 7 to 10

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Humus-based loam, well-draining

Size: 30 to 40 feet tall, 30 to 40 feet wide

14. Chaste tree

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Not only is this a beautiful tree, but the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) possesses medicinal properties. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, the China native can treat menstrual cycle-related pain and problems. Chaste trees are famous for changing leaf color throughout their blooming season. 

Bloom Season: Mid-summer

USDA Growing Zone: 6 to 9

Growing Conditions: Full sun

Soil Type: Loose, well-draining soil

Size: 8 to 10 feet tall, 5 to 8 feet wide

15. Purple pony cherry

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Purple pony cherry (Prunus cerasifera) is the perfect dwarf tree to grow on your property. According to Backyard Gardener, they are most common on Japanese landscapes, but you can plant them to make an extravagant statement in your garden. Purple pony cherry trees produce pale pink flowers and burgundy leaves that maintain color all season.

Bloom Season: Spring

USDA Growing Zone: 5 to 9

Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining

Size: 10 to 12 feet high, similar spread

9 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs With Purple Leaves

Shrubs and trees used in landscapes are predominantly different shades of green, so a good way to add zip and zest to your garden is to use plants with leaves of different colors. Purple-leaved trees and shrubs are one option. Over the years, many cultivars of trees and shrubs have been developed to fill this need.

Warning

Barberries are invasive plants, and they feature sharp thorns.

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Best Shrubs With Purple Flowers for That Royal Touch

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  Barberries are shrubs that can range from compact, 3-feet tall plants to 6 feet or more; whichever variety you choose, they add a pop to your garden. Pair them with lime-green plants for an especially eye-catching display. These are dense shrubs with thorns, so be careful when planting in a yard where children will play. Barberry varieties with purple leaves include ‘Bagatelle,’ ‘Concorde,’ ‘Helmond Pillar,’ ‘Royal Burgundy,’ and ‘Royal Cloak. ‘

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purple foliage
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  Copper beech trees feature purple leaves and produce beechnuts, which are edible for wildlife and humans. The young leaves of copper beech are also edible. Copper beeches may grow very large—over 100 feet, depending on the variety. Recommended varieties include ‘Purpurea,’ ‘Atropurpurea,’ and ‘Atropunicea;’ weeping copper beech varieties with purple foliage include ‘Purpurea Pendula’ and ‘Purple Fountain.’

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7
  • Color Varieties: Green, purple, yellow, or variegated leaves
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  Crabapple trees will add color to the garden in all seasons with their flowers, fruits, and leaves. Some have fruit that is edible for humans as well as wildlife. Crabapples are a diverse group with sizes ranging from 11 to 26 feet. Most types grow best in full sun, although there are some suitable for partial shade.  For crabapples with purple leaves, some choices are ‘Profusion,’ ‘Purple Prince,’ ‘Radiance,’ ‘Red Barron,’ ‘Royalty,’ and ‘Thunderchild.’

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8
  • Color Varieties: White, pale pink, or red flowers; green, reddish, and purple foliage
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  Elderberries

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  The fruits of elderberry shrubs (Sambucus nigra) can be used in recipes for jams, jellies, syrups, pies, wine, and brandy. The fruits must be fully ripe and prepared properly before ingestion, as they can be toxic before that point. Cordials and syrups are made from the fragrant flowers.

  Most varieties are appropriate for zones 5 to 7. This shrub/tree grows about 8 feet tall, depending on the variety. 

  Elderberries with purple leaves include ‘Black Beauty,’ ‘Black Lace,’ ‘Purpurea,’ and ‘Thundercloud.’

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
  • Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purple
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  Japanese Maples

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  The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a shrub or small tree that features distinctive leaves in shape and color making it a popular specimen tree for landscapes and gardens.

  Japanese maples can be dependably grown in zones 5 to 8. The tree typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall, although some varieties are more dwarf. 

  Some Japanese maple varieties that sport purple leaves include ‘Atropurpureum,’ ‘Burgundy Lace,’ ‘Ever Red,’ ‘Garnet,’ ‘Sherwood Flame,’ and ‘Tamukeyama.’

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purple
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  For a tree that features purple leaves and small edible fruits, plant the purple leaf plum. Fragrant pale pink flowers open in early spring followed by fleshy purple fruits. These trees stay small, so they fit nicely in most yards. The plant lives around 15 to 20 years, so it is considered a short-lived landscape specimen. Purple leaf plum reaches heights of 15 to 25 feet with a rounded shape. Recommended varieties include ‘Hollywood,’ ‘Mt. St. Helens.’ ‘Newport,’ ‘Pissardii,’ ‘Pendula,’ ‘Thundercloud,’ and ‘Krauter’s Vesuvius.’

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9
  • Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purple
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  The purple leaf sand cherry is a shrub or short tree that also features small purple fruits suitable for wildlife. Sand cherries are hardy in quite cold climates, suitable as far north as zone 2. It is a roundish specimen that grows 7 to 10 feet wide and tall and requires a lot of sunlight. 

  • USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Reddish purple foliage; pink or white flowers
  • Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

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  Purple Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)

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  Purple ninebark is a shrub that features white or pink flowers. It can live in climates as cold as zone 2, so it is a great choice for a landscape accent in cold regions. Ninebarks will tolerate partial shade, even preferring it in hotter climates as far south as zone 7. It grows 5 to 8 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. Some purple ninebark cultivars include ‘Center Glow,’ ‘Coppertina (“Mindia”),’ ‘Diablo’ or ‘Diabolo’ (‘Monlo’), and ‘Summer Wine’ (‘Seward’).

  • USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Purple foliage; white flowers
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs: Moist, acidic soil

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  Smokebush shrubs get their name from the fuzzy balls of unfertilized flowers. While there are green varieties available, many people choose the purple-leaf varieties for use as a specimen in the yard. The purple smokebush can grow to be a rather large and sprawling shrub, 10 to 15 feet wide and tall. Smokebush varieties with purple leaves include ‘Grace,’ ‘Nordine Red,’ ‘Notcutt’s Variety,’ ‘Royal Purple,’ and ‘Velvet Cloak.’ The purple leaf varieties produce better color in full sun.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
  • Color Varieties: Yellow flowers; green or purple leaves
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Any well-drained soil

11 Stunning Trees with Purple Leaves — So Royal-Looking!

I’ve become obsessed with finding unique plants, shrubs, and trees. One tree that caught my attention was a tree with purple leaves.

The rich purple contrasts so nicely against the normal green foliage of the other trees, so I made it a mission to find out what trees have natural purple leaves.

I love a colorful garden, and purple tree leaves are just the thing that’s missing from my colorful landscape.

Here are the trees that have purple leaves that you can plant in your garden for a splash of purple:

 

Trees with Purple Leaves

The most popular purple trees are the Japanese maple, purple-leaf plum, redbud forest pansy, crabapples, purple-leaf European beech, black elderberry, purple-leaf sand cherry, crimson king maple, purple-leaf acacia, purple smoke tree, and copper beach.

 

11 Trees With Purple Leaves

Since some shrubs are like mini trees, I’ve included these in my list of purple-leaved trees.

Some trees with reddish leaves also appear purple, so I’ve considered them in my list too.

 

Tree #1: Japanese Maples

There are quite a number of Japanese maple trees that grow purple leaves. Some of these are:

• Tamukeyama
• Sherwood flame
• Atropurpureum
• Ever red
• Garnet
• Burgundy lace

Best for USDA plant hardiness zones 4-8, Japanese maples grow a height of 15-25 feet. However, there are some dwarf tree varieties too.

Ensure your Japanese maple is planted in well-draining soil and gets enough full and partial sun to thrive.

 

Tree #2: Purple-Leaf Plum

If you want a tree that produces edible fruit and has pretty purple leaves, then the purple-leaf plum tree is a winner.

As a small tree with a round shape, purple-leaf plums grow 15-25 feet tall. These trees are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

I particularly love the light pink flowers that bloom in spring.

Varieties of purple-leaf plum you could plant in your yard are:

• Thundercloud
• Vesuvius
• Newport
• Mt St Helens
• Pissardii
• Pendula

 

Tree #3: Redbud Forest Pansy

I love the redbud forest pansy tree scrub because it grows purple heart-shaped leaves. The rosy-pink flowers that are pea-like fit in well with the purpleness of the leaves.

These shrubs grow 20-30 feet tall, and they like full sun and partial shade. Plant these in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 for the best results.

 

Tree #4: Crabapples

Crabapple trees grow to a height of 11-25 feet. Not all crabapples have purple leaves, so choose these varieties:

• Royalty
• Thunderchild
• Profusion
• Radiance
• Purple prince
• Red baron

These trees grow best in USDA growing zones 3-9.

Well-draining soil and exposing them to a location with full or partial sunlight are recommended for crabapples.

 

Tree #5: Purple-Leaf European Beech

The purple-leaf European beech thrives in USDA zones 4-7. It needs full sun and regular watering. This tree’s adaptable to various soil types.

The tree grows quite tall at 40-50 feet. This tree has deep purple foliage all throughout summer.

 

Tree #6: Elderberries

Elderberry shrubs bear fruits and flowers that are popular. These can be used in a variety of applications, from making jams, jellies, and syrups to being used in pies, cordials, and more.

At 6-12 feet tall, these shrubs are ideal if you live in USDA zones 3-8. With well-draining soil and full to partial light, choose these purple-leaved varieties:

• Black lace
• Black beauty
• Purpurea
• Thundercloud

 

Tree #7: Purple-Leaf Sand Cherry

A short tree or shrub, the purple-leaf sand cherry’s fruits are ideal for wildlife to feast on. The leaves are purple-red.

A hardy shrub, you can plant the purple-leaf sand cherry tree in USDA hardiness zones 2-8. As a roundish tree, it grows 7-10 feet tall and needs well-draining soil and full to partial sun to thrive.

 

Tree #8: Crimson King Maple

The crimson king maple grows to be 35 feet tall. This tree needs to be placed in an area receiving full sun but with light shading, as well as somewhere with well-draining soil.

Crimson king maple grows best in when planted the USDA hardiness zones 3 up to 7.

The foliage is a burgundy purple-red, and it makes quite the statement if planted next to trees with green leaves. In fall, the color of the leaves changes to a reddish-bronze.

 

Tree #9: Purple-Leaf Acacia

The purple-leaf acacia is another shrub tree, and it grows to a height of 15-20 feet.

Drought-tolerant, the purple-leaf acacia has yellow/gold flowers when they bloom and the foliage is a lavender purple and sometimes more bronze.

It likes partial to full sun and sandy loam soil. Purple-leaf acacias grow well when you plant them in the USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

 

Tree #10: Purple Smoke Tree

The smoke bush comes in green and purple-growing varieties.

If you want to be sure to see purple leaves in your yard, opt for these smoke bush varieties:

• Velvet cloak
• Grace
• Nordine red
• Notcutt’s variety
• Royal purple
• Redsmoke

These small shrub trees grow to be 12-15 feet tall. Smoke trees need full sun exposure and well-draining soil.

It’s recommended to plant them in USDA zones 4-9.

 

Tree #11: Copper Beech

The copper beech tree grows up to 100 feet tall and thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. They produce purple leaves and beechnuts.

The copper beech thrives in full to partial sunlight and well-draining soil.

Varieties of the copper beech tree include purple fountain, purpurea pendula, and atropunicea.

 

Other Purple-Leaf Trees and Shrubs

Other trees and shrubs that have purple leaves that I’d like to mention are:

• Schubert chokecherry
• Flowering plum tree
• Purple-leaved filbert
• Purple-leaf European filbert
• Japanese cryptomeria
• Purple pony cherry
• Chaste tree
• Royal empress
• Cherry plum
• Helmond pillar
• Blue jacaranda
• Crepe myrtle
• Blireiana plum
• Weigela
• Purple ninebark
• Diervilla Kodiak black
• Barberries

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Trees With Purple Leaves

 

Why do some trees have purple leaves?

Some trees have purple leaves because of the higher anthocyanin levels. Anthocyanin is a purple-colored pigment that turns leaves purple. While some trees naturally have elevated levels of this pigment, your trees’ leaves can turn purple if it is stressed or if normal growth is interrupted.

 

What maple tree has purple leaves?

A crimson king maple tree has purple leaves. This maple tree grows in the northern states and shows off its striking purple leaves during summer.

 

The Final Purple Leaf

I went a little crazy and planted quite a lot of trees with purple leaves. My garden now looks almost more purple than green, but I’ve gotten so many compliments.

And I’m happy.

You may wonder what I decided to plant?

I went with thundercloud and Vesuvius purple-leaf plums, a few redbud forest pansies, a profusion and thunderchild crabapples, black lace elderberries, a copper beech, and a crimson king maple.

All of these shrubs and trees thrive in my USDA hardiness zone of 5.

What purple-leaved tree or shrub will you plant?

Maple Trees With Purple Leaves – 14 Gorgeous Varieties

Maples represent some of the most prized ornamental garden trees available and are naturally suited for many climates found in America.

With a range of colors extending from greens to yellows, oranges, reds, and purples, these vividly shaded trees are appreciated worldwide, and with some careful planting, they can be the jewel of a garden.

What maple tree has purple leaves? While many maples sport purple leaves at some point during the year, there are two varieties of European maples that have purple leaves year round: the Schwedler Norway Maple and Crimson King Maple. However, almost all purple-leaved varieties are Japanese Maples, and there are hundreds of them!

For your convenience, we have picked those which are widely available, eye-catching, and suited to many different home gardens.

14 Maple Trees With Purple Leaves

Although somewhat similar, these 14 maple trees all have unique characteristics, which gives each variety the ideal application for different purposes.

1. Crimson King Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’)

There’s a good chance that you have seen this tree growing in urban areas.

It has been widely used in urban landscaping throughout the US and is tolerant to a large number of conditions, such as drought, heat, and pollution.

While this is a beautiful and hardy specimen, plant carefully, and expect the tree to reach heights of 50 feet.

2. Purple Leaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’)

This Japanese maple has leaves that are a striking, intense purple color, turning a strong red hue with the onset of winter.

This variety is well suited adjacent to lawns and in smaller landscape settings.

It is a fantastic option to use in complement with shrubs and trees that have a more natural, green tone as the contrast can be quite spectacular.

3. Burgundy Lace Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’)

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A real star, this cultivar demands attention with bright red to green leaves in summer that shift to shades of orange and purple in fall.

With large and brightly colored leaves, this variety is highly desired as a focal point in landscaping.

4. Ever Red Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Ever Red’)

A stunning variety of Japanese maple, this tree displays deep purple to crimson colors throughout summer.

The leaves on this tree are highly segmented and create a cascading, flowing illusion, which lends itself to gardens wishing to achieve a tranquil, orderly look.

5. Moonfire Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Moonfire’)

The Moonfire Maple is ideally suited to warmer regions of the United states where even in hot summers, a deep purple color can remain.

The name refers to the almost translucent appearance of its leaves, and a bright sunny day shining through them gives the appearance of fire.

6. Sherwood Flame Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sherwood Flame’)

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Preferring a cooler climate, the Sherwood Flame maple is an ideal candidate for gardens that receive less sunlight and can be planted in areas that receive shade from taller, existing trees.

7. Tamukeyama Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Tamukeyama’)

Well suited to be grown in containers, the Tamukeyama variety exhibits an elegant, mounding shape with densely packed leaves.

This tree is desirable for smaller gardens and exceedingly beautiful when grown over large boulders.

8. Red Filigree Lace Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Red Filigree Lace’)

Among the smallest of all maples, the Filigree takes its name from the superbly delicate structure of its leaves. In winter too, the bare branches retain a shape that will continue to add a wonderful, flowing look.

9. Red Feathers Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Red Feathers’)

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This Japanese Maple continues to please with an exhibition of colors all year long, beginning with red-orange in spring, then developing green centers, and ending in an outstanding purple-crimson in fall, making this variety an attractive option for all gardens.

A useful application for this tree is when planted as hedges or in a mass planting.

10. Red Dragon Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Red Dragon’)

The foliage of the Red Dragon is a brilliant cherry-red in spring that develops into a deeper, reddish-purple and finally scarlet in fall.

Twisting itself upwards, the trunk of this variety can become a real winter centerpiece.

11. Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Inaba Shidare’)

Visually stunning, this Japanese maple has wonderful lacy foliag that forms an intense purple, almost appearing black on some specimens. It is a hardy variety that can tolerate temperature lows of -4°F.

12. Purple Ghost Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Purple Ghost’)

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True to its name, the Purple Ghost Maple exhibits foliage that is striking and unusual. Prominent black veins cut through deep purple or red leaves, which are fringed with delightfully ruffled edges.

This variety is easy to grow in a variety of soils and tolerates heat.

13. Frosted Purple Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Frosted Purple’) 

With highly contrasting foliage, this pink, to red, to purple maple is a go-to for creating visually impressive landscapes.

Best sheltered from hot conditions, it will do well in partly shaded areas of the garden and is an excellent contender for planting by water features.

14. Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’)

The Bloodgood is royalty when it comes to Japanese Maples. The classic foliage shape is adorned with a pleasant, soft, red-purple hue.

Having low maintenance and eye-catching qualities, the Bloodgood holds a place in any Japanese maple garden.

Related Questions:

Planning ahead when deciding where to place maples is key. Too much sun can cause damage to foliage, while too much shade may leave your beautiful purple leaves looking rather green. 

Paying attention to soil needs and keeping trees out of harsh winds is also important for happy and healthy trees.

Also keep in mind that because of the high number of varieties, nurseries will not stock all maples; so be prepared to order ahead.

How Many Types of Maple Trees Are There?

There are approximately 130 different varieties of maples; however, there are many more cultivars that have been specifically bred for their respective qualities.

What Trees Can You Tap for Syrup?

Although most of us are familiar with maple syrup, Japanese maples are low in yields and are best left as ornamentals.

Other tree species that can be tapped include birch and walnut varieties, but there are many more, and even palm trees can be used for collecting syrup.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are a good number of purple-leaved maples to choose from, and provided your growing space receives at least some sunlight, there should be no reason why a maple can’t thrive in your garden, on your patio, or on your balcony.

15 Tree With Purple Leaves

by Albert Friedrich

If you are one of these people who are very picky about the decorations of the garden. If you are looking for nice and attractive garden décor then there are so many nice options for you. You should go for those trees that can be grown easily. Besides that always pick the trees that are easy to maintain and take care of. Another most important thing that you have to keep in your mind is that choose trees according to the weather in your area. Like if you live in a place where there is no or little rain then never choose the trees that require plenty of water and partial shade. Along with that the condition and type of soil is another important factor that should be taken into consideration. If you love vibrant and bright colors and want beautiful colored trees in your garden then a tree with purple leaves is best for your garden. In this article, we will suggest to you the 15 best purple trees that are suitable for your garden. We will also let you know about their characteristics in detail.

1. Red-silver crabapple

A with the tree the scientific name Malus hybrid is one of the most common trees that can be grown in your garden. This tree has a soothing appearance and is super attractive. This is a beautiful tree with extremely fast growth. This tree has a very calming fragrance that is so enchanting. It’s a tree with berries like non-edible fruit, and purple leaves.

2. Blireiana plum:

Another beautiful purple tree with the scientific name Prunus x blireiana. It’s famous because of two reasons firstly its bright purple color and secondly its calming scent. Its recommended to trim the stems for a perfect look. Its flowers bloom at the end of spring and you will feel enchanted with its heavenly fragrance. This plant is suitable for those gardens where full sunlight is available because it performs well in full sun. The soil should be well-drained otherwise its roots will get damaged because of overwatering. Its standard size is approximately 15 feet.

3. Crepe myrtle:

If you still want some purple plants in your garden then go for Crepe myrtle. This is one of the best flowering trees of the world used for ornamental purposes. It has a nice long stem on the top of which a purple double flower blooms. This looks so good and attractive. One important thing about this tree is that it’s slightly poisonous and extremely toxic for animals. So if you have pets keep them away from this deadly tree. The flowers bloom in hot summer. Its average height is about 25 feet and thrives for rich and fertile soil.

4. Blue jacaranda:

This pretty tree can be the most beautiful addition to any garden. Its shady purple leaves are so attractive and enchanting. It’s famous for the scientific name Jacaranda mimosifolia. This pretty tree has a heaven-like fragrance that will make your garden a calming place. This plant loves sandy soil and thrives for partial sun. Its average size is approximately 40 feet wide and 50 feet tall.

5. Helmond pillar:

The scientific name of this flower is Berberis thunbergii. This eye-catching tree will help you to add beauty to your garden. Additionally, if someone wants some spark of purple shade then this is the best choice. The pleasant smell and attractive look of this tree will make you feel awesome. This tree can better survive in summer to fall or it is suitable to place it near full sun. The amazing thing about this tree is that it can tolerate dry soil.

6. Copper beech:

This magical tree has beautiful look because of its broad dark burgundy leaves. Amazingly this tree produces edible fruits that are yummy and healthy at the same time. This tree thrives for full sun and performs well in semi-moist well-drained soil. Its average height is up to 80 feet. This tree is best for both ornamental and edible purposes.

7. Profusion Crabapple:

These trees have an awesome smell and their looks are also attractive. In addition to this, it is available in dark purple color but sometimes it seems like the blue shade because of the effect of the light. This can help in making your garden stunning and amazing. The Interesting thing about these trees is that they bear beautiful purple pinkish flowers. Furthermore, this requires some attention as you should provide well-drained soil and place it near full sun.

8. Black elderberry:

These trees are considered the most beautiful trees in the world because of their appearance and beautiful color. Besides that its growth is extremely fast you will not believe how a small baby plant will transform into a young tree in a few months. Its beautiful light purple color and broad leaves are some of the reasons why people prefer planting this tree in their garden. This tree needs great care and lots of water. For its proper growth and nourishment, it is recommended to water this tree frequently. The average height of this tree is approximate up to 20 feet.

 9. Cherry Pulm:

As it’s beautiful name shows that how perfect is this tree to make your garden beautiful. Interestingly, it adds purple shade to your garden. The most amazing thing about the cherry Pulm tree is that it is the best choice for those who have less time and prefer to give less attention to trees. Along with this, it is easy to grow it without taking care of any essential requirement. But one little thing that you should focus on is that it is toxic to animals to keep away your pets from these flowers. These can better survive in full sun or well moist soil. The leaves of cherry Plum changes color with the season. Like in the spring season its leaves turn into bronze-purple and reddish-purple in summer and red in the fall season.

10. Japanese Maple:

Are you looking for a unique tree or we can say you need a purple shade tree then this is the right choice for you. Japanese Maple is an attractive tree that grows in different varieties. This tree can enhance your garden’s beauty because it has purple leaves. Besides that, its fragrance is so amazing that makes you feel pleasant. For the better growth of this plant, it is suggested to prune it regularly. Additionally, well-drained soil and full sun are most importantly requires for its survival. Japanese Maple grows 10-25 feet tall and 8-12 inches wide. Its scientific name is Acer palmatum.

11. Purple Leaf Sand Cherry:

This beautiful tree has a unique scientific name Prunus ×Cistena because it is a cross of two species. It blooms with white flowers and purple leaves.

Significantly, the ideal season to grow this plant in spring. Its hardiness zone is 2-8. Purple leaf sand cherry needs partial shades and a location that can receive good sunlight. The soil for the plantation of this tree must be well-drained and moist. The average growth of this plant is 6-10 feet tall and 5-8 feet in width.

12. Royal Purple Smoke Tree:

Another stunning plant that has purple leaves is the Royal Purple Smoke tree. This tree is scientifically known as Cotinus coggygria. It is one of the beautiful trees that are famous for its unique purple leaves. Significantly, it is a small shrub-like tree that has foliage in pinkish purple color. The ideal season to grow this plant in spring to summer. Moreover, the hardiness zone of this plant range from 4-8. Purple Smoke tree needs normal to medium and perfectly drained soil.

13. Royal Empress:

Royal Empress is such a plant that people grow widely all over the world. The scientific name for this tree is Paulownia tomentose. Interestingly, it produces little beautiful flowers that together make an attractive bunch of purple blooms. It is considered the most quickly growing tree with purple leaves. The best season for the plantation of this plant is spring. The hardiness zone of this plant is 7-10. It requires full sunlight and good drainage soil. The average height of the Royal Empress plant is 30-40 feet tall and 30-40 feet in width.

14. Chaste Tree:

Cosmos is an annually growing plant. It has small petals in light purple color. The perfect time to grow this plant is Midsummer. Chaste trees spread widely due to which they need lots of space. This plant needs well-drained soil for healthy growth. The size of this plant is 8-10feet tall and 5-8 feet in width. Moreover, the hardiness zone of the Chaste tree range from 6-9. In addition to this, it is well known on the whole because the color of its leaf changes throughout its growing season.

15. Purple Pony Cherry:

This tree not only possesses a unique name but is also eye-catchy in appearance. Purple pony cherry is a dwarf tree that is best to grow on your personal properties etc. These trees are commonly seen in the landscapes of the Japanese. The flowers of this tree grow in pale pink. Its hardiness zone is 5-9. Purple pony cherry grows 10-12 feet tall. Significantly it requires loamy and well-drained soil and full sunlight.

Conclusion:

To sum up, various trees in the world are famous because of their beautiful purple leaves. These plants not only add beauty to your gardens but also create a pleasurable view for humans. In this article, we have selected the top 15 plants with purple leaves for your convenience. So if someone wants to make their gardens or personal properties attractive they can grow any of the above-mentioned trees along with unique purple leaves.

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May 4, 2022 by Staff Writers

 

Trees add shade and flowering blooms to your yard. They also look beautiful, especially the ones with different colored leaves. Trees with purple leaves are very eye catching and attractive.

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Trees with purple leaves

If you want extra visual oomph, take a look at these 12 trees with purple leaves.

Purple Leaf Acacia

One of the most striking purple-leafed trees around, the Purple Leaf Acacia is the very definition of a royal stunner. You can grow it in USDA zones 9 through 11 and where it gets partial sunlight and loamy soil.

The shrub only grows to around 15 feet tall and boasts a wealth of lavender leaves that are truly a marvel to look at. You’ll also love how it can tolerate missed waterings and hot days come summer time.

Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple Trees are your choice if you want showy purple leaves. Some of the best species include Atropurpureum, Burgundy Lace, Tamukeyama, Garnet and Sherwood Flame. You’ll also be glad to know that it thrives in a wide range of zones, from 4 to 8 and quite well too.

It can grow up to 25 feet but you can choose the smaller varieties depending on what you want. In hotter climates it’s recommended to put it in partial shade, while in cooler zones full sun is required.

Elderberries

Much like Japanese maples there are several variants of elderberry shrubs that have purple leaves, including Purpurea, Black Beauty, Thundercloud and Black Lace. As a shrub it doesn’t require too much space and pairs nicely with other shrubs and plants.

The tree can be grown in zones 3 to 8. The real surprise is the flowers that turn into fruits and can be eaten fresh or made into jelly, jam or pie.

Profusion Crabapple

Profusion Crabapples are the perfect choice for a quick pop of color in your garden. You can try other varieties, including Purple Prince, Radiance, Thunderchild and Royalty, just to name a few.

Aside from the purple leaves you also get to witness large, purple-red flowers that change into soft pink as time passes. It grows well in zones 4 to 8 and requires well-draining soil (any type) and full sunlight. Gardeners will love how easy it is to maintain and how it’s mostly not affected by pests.

Cherry Plum

Cherry Plum is the very definition of an ornamental tree for a beautiful landscape effect. Its presence alone is magnificent, and when it starts producing buds then you’re in for a show.

The leaves and twigs are purple and serve as a contrast to the light pink blooms that come in the spring season. The foliage also turns from bronze purple into dark red in summer, then light red in fall.

Chaste Tree

If you’re looking for a useful tree with purple leaves then you have to get the Chaste Tree. It thrives in regions 6 to 9 with loose and well-draining soil and a sunny spot in your yard. If it’s happy it can reach up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide.

Chaste Trees are infamous for its color-transforming foliage throughout the growing season.

Barberries

Barberries may have a few downsides but there’s no denying the color they bring to your garden. If you can put up with the thorns and its invasive nature you’ll find that they adapt quite well and put up a color show every year.

It’s a shrub that’s relatively compact and grows up to 6 feet or so. Keep it well away from human traffic and where there are pets or children so you can enjoy its beauty without risks. Barberries are also highly adaptable and grow in zones 4 to 8.

Purple Pony Cherry

Interesting name aside, the Purple Pony Cherry has that dwarf form which makes it great in virtually any space. It’s only about 10 feet in height but has a magnificent spread of purple leaves branching out in a flame pattern.

You can grow the Purple Pony Cherry tree in zones 5 to 9 and in full or partial sun and well-draining loamy soil. The burgundy leaves make way for the pale pink flowers that appear in spring.

Copper Beech

Have a huge landscape gap to fill and are looking for a tree that does it all? You can’t go wrong with the Copper Beech tree. Plant a small Copper Beech and watch it as it grows into maturity and up to a whopping 80 feet in height.

It’s a deciduous specimen that boasts green yellow flowers and shiny burgundy leaves. The flowers turn into an edible fruit throughout the growing season.

Forest Pansy

Forest Pansy, or Cercis canadensis is a versatile plant that can be grown as a shrub or a small tree with multiple stems. In terms of purple foliage, the front of the leaves are deep purple but when you turn it around you get green veins running in a light magenta background.

The leaves turn from purple to burgundy in summer and then to scarlet, orange and gold in autumn. It’s a must-watch natural show for gardeners and plant enthusiasts alike.

Choose a bright spot in your yard and plant it with well-draining soil for the best results.

Xenox

Xenox, or Sedum telephium, boasts beetroot-purplish leaves that assume a downward shape. Its color deepens when buds are formed and stand tall at the end of fleshy stalks.

The plant only grows up to 30 centimeters in length and is an excellent addition to borders and with others. Just put them in a location with bright, partial sunlight and remember to water every now and then.

Persian Shield

Persian Shield is technically not a tree, but it’s a plant that deserves special mention. No other trees with purple leaves come close to this fine specimen in terms of foliage design. It shimmers and boasts neon purple colors with a silver sheen, which is made more pronounced by the dark green veins.

Persian Shield thrives in zones 10 to 11 and can be planted in a container for the rest. It loves warmth and humidity, as well as shade and filtered light. Pot it or plant it outside in rich organic soil.

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5 trees and shrubs with purple and red foliage – setting accents in the garden

If you think that the value of trees and shrubs is only in fruits or in the unusual shape of leaves and crowns, we hasten to convince you. And to bring to your attention a whole list of large woody plants with a very unusual color of foliage – purple, lilac, crimson, purple, red, lilac …

And do not think that we are talking about the coloring of their foliage in late autumn, when the usual green outfit is replaced by a brighter one, thanks to the “work” of color plant pigments – with the arrival of cold weather in bright light and with a slowdown in the synthesis of nutrients, chlorophyll is destroyed, giving way these molecules.

Today we will talk about those plants in the garden, whose leaves delight with an incredible riot of purple-red colors in the midst of vegetation. What is not an unusual decoration of the site?

When planted as a solitaire, these plants will become a bright accent against the background of the usual greenery of other trees and shrubs. And if you decide to create a hedge or a whole composition in the country with their help, you are guaranteed increased attention from your neighbors!

So, which plants can boast crimson, purple, purple and red leaves already in the spring and summer? Record!

Red maples

Red maples in autumn are a common phenomenon. But there are trees of this kind that “flame” the entire growing season. First of all, these are varieties of red maple and Norway maple.

It is interesting that there are even maple species whose foliage is lilac-pink or orange-red just in spring, when blooming, in summer it “blossoms” into ordinary green in different shades, and in autumn it changes color again to red or yellow.

Maple with red leaves looks unusually elegant and is therefore widely used in landscape design. In addition to purple, purple, scarlet foliage, such trees are famous for their very beautiful crown shape, which, depending on the variety, can be ovoid, round or pyramidal. Maple with red leaves looks decent in any planting option: as a tapeworm, and in the composition.

The following types of colored maples are distinguished by the greatest brightness and decorativeness: Summer Red (Summer Red), Crimson King (Krimson King), October Glory (Oktober Glory), Deborah (Deborah), Armstrong (Armstrong).

Red-leaved barberries

Among the many varieties of this thorny shrub, there are many brightly colored – including all shades of purple. Cabernet, Ottawansis Auricoma, Red Carpet, Orange Rocket, Harlequin, Coronita is not a complete list of red-leaved barberries.

These plants are unpretentious, grow quickly, are easy to shape pruning, look great on the site both as a tapeworm and as part of a spectacular hedge.

Red-leaved plums and cherry plums

Red-leaved plums and cherry plums are an example of a two-in-one fruit tree, when both the appearance pleases with unusual colors and the harvest ripens when it is supposed to.

The crown of such trees is painted in bright red-brown shades, and the flowers are cast in soft pink or pure white. In summer, red and purple fruits appear, which look no less decorative on the branches.

Such red-leaved plums and cherry plums look advantageous against the background of evergreen conifers, along paths, near the walls of large buildings, next to woody white-flowering crops. Trees lend themselves well to shaping, so they can be grown in group plantings to create a hedge, giving crowns a compact spherical shape.

Plums are especially decorative: Cystena – with a columnar crown and red-purple foliage, Early – with a rounded crown dotted with brown-red leaves, Hollywood – with a drooping crown and red leaves on long stalks. In the southern regions, the red-leaved cherry plum, or Pissardi plum , has become widespread.

Decorative apple tree

Red-leaved apple trees should also be mentioned among fruit trees, which will undoubtedly decorate any area. Even if the fruits of the variety of such a tree you have chosen do not have an amazing taste, many of them add decorativeness to such a culture throughout the season, remaining on the branches not only in late autumn, but sometimes even in winter. And during flowering, decorative apple trees are an incredible sight.

The advantage of ornamental apple trees is their unpretentiousness. You can take care of them just like regular apple trees. In addition, the trees are winter-hardy and drought-resistant, and you can also choose the variety of the growth and crown shape you need.

The best varieties of ornamental apple trees: Weeping (Prirechnaya), Nedzvetskogo (Purple), Royalty (Royalty), Pioneer, Red-leaved red-berry, Paradise, Weeping red-leaved, Profusion (Profusion).

Sumpia

Among the red shrubs, special attention should be paid to the tannery. An adult plant may look like an elegant tree with a branched crown in the shape of a ball or umbrella. Unusual foliage gives a special charm to skumpia: bluish-green leaves on long petioles become fiery red in autumn, which then changes to red or burgundy. There are also cultivars of skumpia whose foliage remains red all season long. For example, such is the hybrid skumpia Grace : Its leaves are burgundy in spring and summer, turning reddish blue in early autumn, and deep fiery red before falling off.

If you rub the skumpia leaves in your hands, you can smell the smell of carrots.

No less interesting is the skumpia during flowering, which occurs in the second half of summer. Branching paniculate inflorescences from a distance look like clouds that have enveloped the bush. When the light flowers fall, orange-pink pedicels remain. Because of them, the plant got its second name: a wig tree (these threads are very similar to thick hair).

The plant is unpretentious, grows well in the garden and does well even on stony soil. But the skumpia also has a significant drawback: the plant is not very winter-hardy.

What else can be planted on the site if you gravitate towards purple-violet colors? There are also red-leaved varieties in the viburnum ( Diabolo (Diabolo), Summer Wine (Summer Wine), Red Baron (Red Baron), Schuch (Shukh), Lady in Red (Lady in Red )), bird cherry ( Schubert ), by the hazel, by the crimson…

As you can see, not only flowers, but also trees and shrubs can decorate a garden, and they do not have to be flowering. Ornamental trees and shrubs with red and purple foliage can compete with plants from a flower bed.

Ornamental Dark Foliage Shrubs|GreenMarket

Shrubs with dark foliage are increasingly appearing in modern garden design – purple, red, burgundy, brown, purple and almost black for some garden styles. These shrubs have an amazing appeal – their foliage immediately attracts attention and literally fascinates, giving both brightness and depth to the greenery and flowers surrounding them. And if for some reason there is a pause in flowering in your garden, they will come to the rescue in maintaining the color scheme – elegant, bright, mysterious, and your garden will never be boring.

Kalinoleaf vesicle (Physocarpus opulifolius)

Kalinoleaf vesicle is an unpretentious winter-hardy plant with large beautiful leaves. The color of popular varieties is dark purple with a purple or brown tint. Even the names of some of them, such as Litlle Devil, will be appreciated by lovers of the noir style (from the French Noir, “black”).

The most popular variety of Diabolo, the second name is Purpureus, also often translated as “Devil’s Purple”. The shrub has a large size, if not cut, it can grow up to 3 m. However, do not be afraid – a neatly trimmed shrub, surrounded by greenery and flowers in warm colors, turns into a bright, exquisite accent plant that completely transforms the design of your garden.

The range also includes varieties with more cheerful purple-red (Lady in Red, Red Baron) or orange-red (Diabolo d’Or) leaves. These are undersized varieties, so they can decorate mixborders and alpine slides.

Purpureus

Diabolo d’Or

Tiny Wine

Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

Like the vesicle, the elderberry is an unpretentious and winter-hardy plant. During flowering, it is densely covered with inflorescences of a beautiful pink color with a pleasant smell. The fruits are edible. It has several varieties with dark, almost black leaves, which is reflected in their name: Black beauty (Black beauty), Black Lace (Black lace), Black Tower (Black tower). Large, up to 2.5 m high shrubs.

They differ in the shape of the bush and leaves: Black beauty and Black Lace are sprawling bushes. The foliage, as the name of the variety implies, is more delicate in Black Lace. Black Tower got its name because of the shape of the bush – the branches are erect, pointing straight up and do not fall apart even without a haircut.

Black beauty

Black Lace

Black Tower

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Due to the growing popularity of extravagant plants in the Art Nouveau style, sumpia has become quite popular in modern gardens, especially the Royal Purple variety. Its leaves are very dark, crimson-purple above and bright red below, which makes the shrub more joyful. During flowering, when the foliage is covered on top with loose, large inflorescences of a lighter, dark pink color, it seems that the bush is covered with ragged clouds. And after flowering, when the flowers fell off and only red pedicels remained, the bush becomes quite unusual, as if it had suddenly become overgrown with hair. Hence the common name of skumpia is “wig tree”.

Mackerel is unpretentious in cultivation, it can grow even on stony soils, it is only necessary to correctly determine its place: the plant must be protected from cold winter winds and drafts.

Royal Purple

Royal Purple on a trunk in a container

Large hazel (Corylus maxima) Purpurea

The hazel known to all of us for its delicious fruits also has a variety with colored leaves – Purpurea. This is a tall spreading shrub with beautiful leaves – wrinkled, covered with a small pile. The color is softer than that of the previous forms: when the leaves appear, they are light red, then darken. Flowers – red and yellow catkins up to 10 cm long, appear before the leaves, so already in April the bush has a color.

Big hazel Purpurea

Spring hazel

Big hazel nuts Purpurea

Weigela

Weigela, a flowering shrub, mainly flowering weigela (Weigela florida), also has varieties: purple and beautiful Alexandra foliage Purpurea and low, up to 1 m, Nana Purpurea and Minor Black.

Very interesting variety Monet Verweig with not very dark, brown-red-pink leaves with a pink border.

Of the varieties of weigela hybrid (Weigela hybrida), the darkest red-brown leaves of the variety Bokrashine. The bush is very decorative, but more thermophilic than other varieties. However, this does not affect the color of the leaves, and the second wave of flowering on the shoots of the current year will be, even if the bush freezes during the winter.

As for skumpia, the place for weigela should be protected from cold winter winds and drafts. Otherwise unpretentious, grows even on heavy calcareous soils.

Bokrashine

Minor Black

Alexandra

Berberis

This shrub needs no introduction, as it is one of the most beloved garden plants. Barberry is unpretentious in cultivation, winter-hardy, grows, like weigela, even on heavy calcareous soils, is very decorative, and the fruits are not only decorative, but also edible. Forms with colored leaves are found in Thunberg barberry (Berberis thunbergii) and Ottawa barberry (Berberis ottawensis).

Atropurpurea

Red Pillar

Admiration

P popular varieties of Thunberg barberry:

● Atropurpurea – tall, dark red foliage in autumn;

● Atropurpurea Nana – differs from the previous one only in size – up to 1.5 m;

● Red Pillar – purple foliage; it is distinguished by a neat columnar shape – at a height of 1.5 m, the width of the crown, as a rule, does not exceed 1.5 m;

● Admiration – one of the most interesting cultivars: low, less than 0.5 m, very spreading in width; the color of the foliage is red-brown, bright red in autumn, along the edge of the leaf there is a light border.

Auricoma

Superba

Popular varieties of Ottawa barberry:

● Superba – tall, up to 4 m, with dark red leaves that brighten in autumn;

● Auricoma – about 2. 5 m high, with leaves red in spring and summer and orange in autumn;

● Silver Miles – the variety is interesting because, unlike other shrubs with decorative leaves, it needs to be planted deep in the plot, as the foliage has a very strange color: gray spots and stripes of various sizes are scattered on a purple background, which Up close, it doesn’t look very neat, but from afar, the color seems lilac.

Planting Recommendations for Dark Leaved Shrubs

For dark leafed shrubs it is very important to choose the right planting site. Such a place should be lit by the sun at least in the morning, in deep shade the color will lose its brightness.

It is undesirable to plant in one group several plants with dark foliage, such as vesicle or black elderberry. These plants should be a bright accent, a tapeworm against a light background, such as a building or fence made of white brick, green lawn, or in group plantings with plants with bright greens and flowers in warm tones – yellow, orange, red.

White flowers and silver or yellow leaves complement the color scheme well. Flowers of blue and purple tones near such shrubs are undesirable, they can visually turn the deep beautiful color of the foliage into a primitive brown.

It is undesirable to plant several plants with dark foliage in one group.

Kalinofolia Purpureus

Thunberg barberry

Tannery sump

Dark-leaved plants should be planted in the foreground (with the exception of the Silver Miles barberry), then the composition will seem especially bright. But there will be no problems with the rest of the varieties of barberries – their red foliage is so beautiful that they can be planted everywhere – undersized varieties along the borders and on an alpine hill, tall ones – as a hedge, both in one color and in combination with varieties of barberries with green and yellow foliage.

A beautiful composition will turn out from black elderberry, bright red or yellow barberry and bright greenery of spherical coniferous bushes.

Mackerel tannery

Thunberg barberry Red Pillar

Elderberry

There are many options – both in groups of shrubs, and in flower-shrub compositions, and as tapeworms, the main thing is not to overdo it with the size of the dark spot. And this is not easy to do, because the bushes are so good that, having planted one bush on the site, you will immediately want to collect a whole collection.

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Contents

• 1 Jacaranda (violet tree): where does it grow?
• 2 Description of the violet tree
• 3 Use
• 4 Where does the jacaranda (violet tree) grow in Russia?
• 5 Growing from seeds
• 6 Accommodation
• 7 Care
• 8 Reprivo
• 9 List of poisonous plants
  • 9. 1 for families
• 10 Plant list, which should be taken with caution

901 11 , what is impossible?

• 12 Feng Shui
  • 12.1 List of recommended plants
• 13 Conclusion
• 14 The most popular living trees growing at home or in an apartment in a pot

  Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It has about fifty species. These are mainly large or medium-sized trees (evergreen) growing in the tropics and subtropics.

  Jacaranda (violet tree): where does it grow?

  The violet tree is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of America. This miracle of nature is admired by the inhabitants of all continents. In Zimbabwe and Mexico, the flowering of this tree symbolizes the arrival of spring.

  Today, the jacaranda (violet tree) is found not only in South America, but also in the USA, Mexico, India, Israel and other countries. This flowering plant not only decorates the streets, but is also valued for its very high quality wood, which is used to make expensive furniture. We will talk about the use of this plant a little later.

  In South America, a jacaranda (violet tree) grows two meters in two or three years. Where this unusually beautiful creation of nature grows, during the flowering period, the air is filled with an unusual aroma, which is a bit like honey. An adult plant can reach 30 meters in height.

  Jacaranda (violet tree) in Russia is well known to many flower growers, mainly from photos posted in special publications. Meanwhile, in many countries this magnificent plant is so loved that it is found on almost every street. Dozens of violet trees blooming at the same time envelop the city in a gentle bluish haze, and an unusual purple carpet appears under your feet. Many residents believe that this plant brings good luck. Therefore, after the birth of a child, young parents will certainly plant him in the yard.

  Description of the violet tree

  Everyone who has seen this tree in bloom describes it as a lilac miracle. Its leaves are opposite, fern-shaped, pinnatisected.

  The inflorescence is a panicle, apical or axillary. Flowers are always bisexual, tubular, zygomorphic, five-membered. Usually painted in a blue or lilac hue, there are species with purple and white flowers.

  Flowers are collected in panicles of 30 or more. Their length is almost 5 cm, diameter does not exceed 3 cm. Jacaranda blooms twice a year – in spring (blooming is more abundant) and in autumn. The tree is famous for its lush crown of openwork, complex-shaped leaves. Their length is 40-50 cm. They are very reminiscent of fern leaves.

  Jacaranda (violet tree) in Russia, unfortunately, does not grow naturally. Many amateur flower growers are experimenting with growing this extraordinary plant, but so far their efforts have not been successful.

  Usage

  We have already mentioned that the precious wood of the jacaranda is highly valued in the world. It is known as rosewood, which is used for the production of luxury furniture, unique luxury items (metal inlaid and carved items). In addition, magnificent musical instruments are made from this wood.

  When polished, the heartwood becomes a beautiful brown with a purple tint. For example, in Brazil, you can see and buy jacaranada souvenirs – carved figures of exotic animals. They have a very pleasant delicate smell, especially when you wipe them with a cloth.

  Jacaranda (violet tree) where does it grow in Russia?

  It should be recognized that in our country it is mainly a houseplant. Although it should be noted that the jacaranda (violet tree) in Russia is successfully grown in botanical gardens on the southern coast of Crimea. True, these are not those magnificent thirty-meter beauties that adorn the streets in South America. In our conditions, the violet tree grows no more than three meters in height.

  Many lovers of beautiful plants grow jacaranda at home. They claim that it is not difficult to do this at all. Today, many large flower shops sell seeds of this amazing plant.

  Growing from seeds

  Seeds are first soaked in water, to which stimulants are preliminarily added (Ribav-Extra, HB-101, Epin, Zircon, etc.). In this solution, the seeds should be kept for 5-6 hours. After that, they are sown in light, loose, moist soil (depth – no more than 1 cm). Germination occurs at a temperature of +23 … +28 degrees, in the light, under the film. Shoots appear very quickly, after about 10 days, but sometimes germination is delayed up to three decades. It depends on their quality. Seedlings do not need to dive before they reach three months, so the seeds should be planted in a fairly spacious container.

  With good care, your tree will reach a height of 1.5 m. Jacaranda (violet tree) in Russia (you can see the photo in our article) is an indoor plant. In such conditions, it blooms extremely rarely. Flowering species of this plant can only be seen in botanical gardens.

  Placement

  Jacaranda prefers bright light, about 3 hours it tolerates direct sunlight. The plant feels comfortable at the western and eastern windows. The pot must be rotated periodically, as one-sided lighting can deform the crown.

  The temperature required for the normal development of the plant in summer is +25 °C, in winter – +19 °C. In summer, the jacaranda loves to “walk” in the air. At the same time, the place where you take out the flower must be protected from the wind.

  Care

  Jacaranda (violet tree) in Russia is the dream of many flower growers. But how to care for this exotic plant? The violet tree is regularly watered, drying out of the soil is unacceptable. In winter, watering is slightly reduced. Only soft water should be used, it should be at room temperature.

  Jacaranda is a tropical plant, so it needs moist air. To make him more comfortable at room conditions, he must be sprayed regularly.

  Violet tree needs feeding. In spring and summer (during the growth period), the plant is fed with complex fertilizer no more than twice a month. Prune the jacaranda every spring. Gradually, its old leaves fall off, the trunk becomes bare. That is why pinching the shoots will rejuvenate the plant and give splendor to its crown.

  Transplantation is done as needed, most often in the spring, when you see that the root system occupies the entire volume of the pot.

  Reproduction

  This plant can be propagated in two ways – in spring by seeds (soil temperature – 25 ° C), and in summer by cuttings. Seedlings grow quickly. On the tenth day shoots appear. In a month their height will reach 15 cm.

  We have presented you an amazing plant called jacaranda (violet tree). Does this plant grow in Russia? Yes, although it cannot please our flower growers with the same splendor as in their homeland.

  Jacaranda, or violet tree, is an amazingly beautiful plant, a representative of the Bignoniaceae family. The most favorable conditions for it are the zone of tropical and subtropical climate. The homeland of jacaranda is considered to be South America, Brazil, distributed on the banks of the rivers of Bolivia and other countries with a minimum temperature not lower than +7°C. The appearance of delightful lilac flowers on a tree indicates the arrival of spring in Mexico and Zimbabwe. Only mimosole jacaranda is suitable for growing at home, but it blooms very rarely.

  What a violet tree looks like

  Trees with an even, smooth trunk, a wide voluminous crown, gray bark, which on young branches slightly tinges with red, grows up to 30 m in nature. Large leaves of complex shape up to half a meter look like a fern. Lilac-purple flowers with a mild honey aroma resemble bells or tubules about 5 cm long, united in inflorescences.

  Jacaranda blooms twice a year, especially in spring and autumn. You can admire such a delightful spectacle for two months. Flowering ends with the formation of dry, dense to the touch brownish fruits of a rounded shape, inside which are black seeds.

  Violet tree in nature

  An elegant plant with fluffy leaves rarely blooms at room conditions and grows to about 1 m tall. Sometimes it reaches 2-3 m, if you follow all the rules for growing and provide a favorable environment. For indoor living, only mimosole jacaranda is suitable, which is valued for its openwork leaves of an unusual shape.

  In its homeland, violet wood is used to create expensive luxury furniture, luxurious interior items, decorative elements inlaid with precious metal and stones. Due to its excellent strength, ease of polishing, it is suitable for the manufacture of musical instruments, flooring, carpentry. In alternative medicine of native lands, a decoction is prepared from flowers and ripened fruits, which has no contraindications and side effects, for the treatment of intestinal infections.

  Jacaranda is an ornamental plant. In countries with favorable weather conditions, it is planted to decorate the park area, squares, streets, hotel lobbies, florists often use it to compose compositions with flowers.

  How to Grow a Violet Tree from Seeds

  If you want to grow the memosolic jacaranda at home, keep in mind that it likes warmth. A window on the east or west side with bright diffused light will do. Putting the plant in the sun, draft, in a cool, damp room is highly undesirable.

  Attention! Direct sunlight throughout the day can cause jacaranda leaves to burn, they will begin to dry and crumble.

  Under room conditions, jacaranda shoots are rather thin with openwork leaves, standing almost horizontally, very reminiscent of a fern. It is recommended to soak the seeds in water for a couple of hours before planting. Loose soft soil with a high content of peat fertilizers is best suited for planting, but it is acceptable to use a universal mixture that is sold in any flower shop. At the bottom of the pot it is necessary to lay a layer of drainage. The soil can be prepared independently, adhering to the following ratio:

  • sod land – 2 kg;
  • sand – 1 kg;
  • humus – 1 kg;
  • peat – 1 kg.

  Violet tree seeds

  A small hole 1 cm deep is made for the seeds, a little earth is sprinkled on top. You can speed up the germination process by building a mini greenhouse for your jacaranda. The pot is covered with glass or film on top, placed in a warm place with a temperature of at least 20 ° C.

  Attention! Do not forget to ventilate regularly for at least 10-15 minutes and moisten the ground by spraying.

  Seed packages indicate a germination time of 2 to 4 weeks, in practice this is usually faster. In spring and summer, the most suitable temperature is between 22-25°C, in winter – 16-18°C. When it is too cool, there is not enough light, the plant sheds its leaves. There is no need to worry about this, with the advent of spring, the jacaranda will renew its appearance.

  Features of care for mimosole jacaranda

  Violet tree is quite unpretentious, requires a minimum of care. It should be watered with soft, settled water, moderately in spring and summer, in winter – when the earth in the pot begins to dry out. Bulky foliage needs regular spraying from a sprayer. Frequent application of organic fertilizers in small portions from mid-spring to the end of summer will ensure rapid growth of the plant. Fertilizing with mineral mixtures without calcium has a beneficial effect on the development of mimosolous jacaranda.

  Flowering at home is very difficult. It is believed that if after 7-8 years after planting the seeds the tree has not bloomed, it is better to stop hoping for it. In any case, the plant itself is very beautiful.

  Jacaranda sprout

  Propagation is possible by seeds and cuttings. Mature hard shoots are treated with special phytohormones that stimulate active growth, for example:

  1. Kornevin – cream-colored powder, a small amount is used dry, suitable for dipping the end of the cutting during transplantation for better rooting or rapid root development.
  2. Heteroauxin is the main plant hormone that promotes active metabolism and prevents rapid leaf fall. According to the instructions for the preparation, a working solution is prepared, the plant is treated to accelerate the formation of the root system, in case of damage, the earth is watered around the trunk.

  In the season of rapid growth, in spring and summer, cuttings are planted 2-4 pieces in pots with prepared soil.

  Diseases of the jacaranda

  When growing the violet tree, you may encounter the following problems:

  • Yellowing and curling of the leaves – most likely due to poor watering and dry air, low temperature, drafts. In addition, the condition of the jacaranda may indicate the appearance of pests. Therefore, it is necessary to increase watering, room temperature, treat with insecticides.
  • Leaf chlorosis – weak watering, excess lime in the soil, lack of iron, sulfur, zinc, magnesium. The plant grows poorly, the leaves turn yellow. To eliminate the problem, the land is taken for analysis and the content of the elements is adjusted.

  Violet tree blooms extremely rarely in an apartment.

  • Root rot – occurs due to lack or poor-quality drainage, excessive soil moisture, its poor aeration.
  • Spider mite – appears in a dry room, transmitted from infected plants. It is recommended to treat the shoots with special insecticides, regularly spray the violet tree with clean, settled water.

  Careful proper care of mimosole jacaranda and the creation of favorable conditions for it contributes to the growth of a healthy beautiful plant. Perhaps one day she will delight you with her delightful lilac flowers.

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  Jacaranda: photo

  If a small child or animals live in the house, then you need to pay special attention to the choice of indoor flowers and plants in order to protect their life. Some plant species contain poison in their sap or release harmful substances into oxygen.

  In addition to plants that are not recommended for keeping at home, there are adverse effects on the human body of some flowers. In this case, you need to choose the right location for the future green resident, without placing him in the bedroom or, conversely, in the kitchen.

  There is a huge amount of disputes and disagreements about dangerous plants in the house. All sayings are mixed with various signs that can eventually confuse a novice gardener.
  In this article, we will look at plants that you need to be careful with and be aware of the likely consequences for the body and for energy.

  List of poisonous plants

  This group of plants includes those species that should not be kept at home, especially in the presence of animals or children due to their extremely dangerous properties. A child, like a pet, can be poisoned by similar flowers or get burned if handled carelessly.

  If there are no children or animals in the house, take care when caring for such plants. Be sure to use gloves when working with these flowers and rinse the tools thoroughly. Never cut these flowers with a knife designed for eating in your kitchen.

  Consider this group of plants:

  1. Dieffenbachia.
     A popular houseplant that attracts flower growers with huge yellow-green leaves forming a fluffy crown. The flower is dangerous for its juice, which is released when the leaves or stem are cut. If a pet or a child decides to chew any part of this flower, then the juice that has entered the body will cause severe poisoning. In addition, dieffenbachia juice causes burns and irritation on the skin.
  2. Oleander (Nerium oleander).
     Popular for its bright crimson flowers. The ingestion of oleander juice into the body causes blindness. The smell of a flowering plant contributes to dizziness and poor health.
  3. Euphorbia (Euphorbia).
     This plant is represented by a huge number of species and various forms, so it is impossible to describe it unambiguously. Many representatives are similar in appearance to cacti and have thorns, the injection of which is also dangerous for a living organism. Euphorbia contains white juice in its stem and leaves, which leads to burns and irritation on the skin. When ingested, it causes poisoning.

     By the way, on our website there is a large article about caring for this plant, so we recommend that you read it!

  4. Croton.
     If we talk about this plant, which belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, then it looks like a small tree with variegated leaves that have an elongated shape. Its flowers are inconspicuous, and it rarely blooms at home. The juice of this plant causes burns on the skin. If the juice gets into the blood when cut or ingested, then the case can end in death or resuscitation.
  5. Azalea.
     A common plant among flower lovers. It is famous for its lush and attractive flowering. The colors are very diverse: white, pink, red, yellow in azalea flowers. Azalea Sims (Indian Azalea) is considered dangerous. The ingestion of the leaves of this flower causes intestinal colic and convulsions.
  6. Shy mimosa (Mimosa pudica).
     A bizarre plant, which externally is represented by thin stems and small leaves. The leaves look fragile and delicate, and when in contact with an object, they curl up into a tube. Prolonged human contact with these flowers leads to hair loss and loss. Sometimes it comes to complete baldness. The fact is that this plant emits harmful and toxic substances that poison the human body.
  7. Evergreen ivy (Hedera).
     This plant belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is a shrub in the form of vines. Cats are very attracted to the bright green color of the leaves of this plant, but in ivy the leaves and berries are poisonous, so the animal may die or be severely poisoned.
  8. Adenium.
     A very beautiful plant, which is represented by a thick fat stem in the form of a small tree trunk. At the top are sparse leaves and a large number of medium-sized pink flowers. The plant is very toxic, adenium juice is especially dangerous. Contact with the body causes poisoning and burns.
  9. Monstera.
     

     Monsterra is not a very dangerous plant, but still it is better not to start it at home

     Spectacular plant with huge leaves and growing to impressive size. Usually, monstera can be found in public places or botanical gardens. Monstera juice can cause burns on the skin, upset the digestive system, and if it gets into the eyes, damage them.

  10. Philodendron.
      Belongs to the aroid family. The plant is represented by bushes, vines and lush greenery. Philodendron juice is poisonous. Contact with skin and eyes causes irritation and burns.
  11. Primula.
      The flower has gained such popularity due to the beautiful flowering of various shades, small size and velvety leaves. During flowering, the plant releases toxic substances that cause nausea and dizziness. The velvety leaves are covered with small hairs, contact with which leads to burning and allergies.
  12. Dwarf Stellera (Stellera chamaejasme).
      Photo of Steller in his natural habitat. This plant is known for its medicinal properties, but it can only be used for such purposes under the supervision of a doctor. The flower itself has a tall stem, on which the inflorescences are located. They consist of 20-30 small white flowers. Ingestion of the raw leaves of the plant in the body leads to swelling of the vocal cords and even to numbness.
  13. Nightshade (Solanum).
      This flower attracts attention with its bright orange fruits that adorn the evergreen shrub. These fruits are very poisonous and dangerous. May cause poisoning. The bright color of the berries attracts children and animals, so you should not keep such a flower at home.
  14. Gesner’s tulip (Tulipa gesneriana).
      This plant flowers very impressively. It has a medium-sized stem, on which a large flower is located. The color is varied – from yellow to red. But being indoors with this flower for a long time leads to hair loss and baldness.
  15. Trichocereus.
      This plant is a type of cactus. It has long and large needles and blooms with large white flowers that have a pleasant aroma. The plant contains hallucinogens and toxins that cause paralysis of the nervous system.

  By family

  The list of poisonous plants seems to be much longer, so when buying a flower, ask which family it belongs to. There are 4 main families of the most poisonous plants, namely:

  • Euphorbia family. The juice of many representatives of this class is poisonous and causes burns on the skin.
  • Aroid family. Most members of this group are toxic plants. Their juice is especially dangerous.
  • Kurt family. This class includes the most dangerous plants for human and animal life. They attract with their bright and colorful appearance. Wear gloves when handling flowers from this family.
  • Nightshade family. In this class, not all plants are poisonous, because the well-known potatoes and tomatoes belong to this family. But home flowers are most often toxic, and especially their fruits. Berries cause indigestion, nausea, vomiting.

  Watch the video, it contains details:

  When organizing a flower corner in your apartment or landscaping your home, choose the flowers that best suit you, based on your lifestyle, the appearance of the flower and its properties.

  Feng Shui

  According to Feng Shui, it is important to pay attention not only to the type of flower, but also to the state in which it is. There are several basic rules for keeping flowers and plants in the house according to Feng Shui:

  • Dried flowers should not be kept in the apartment.
  • All old plants that no longer bloom or produce young shoots should be discarded.
  • Sick flowers should not be kept in the house, as they will take away your health.
  • A flower that you take care of for a long time, but all actions do not bring any sense, and it fades, should also be removed from the house. The plant spreads negative energy.
  • It is worth choosing those flowers whose leaves are directed upwards. According to Feng Shui, such plants bring positive energy to the house. Plants with leaves that stretch down, on the contrary, land it.
  • It is better to choose flowers with rounded leaves.
  • Do not place a large number of plants in the bedroom and next to the bed.
  • According to Feng Shui, all plants are divided into female and male (Yin and Yang). Women include begonia, violet, fat woman, cyclamen. Citrus fruits, dracaena, chlorophytum and others are considered male plants.
  • For the most favorable energy field in the house, it is necessary to keep Yin and Yang plants.

  According to the rules of Feng Shui, there are no favorable or unfavorable types of flowers, but some are still not worth buying for keeping in the house. Plants with poor energy include all those that have sharp leaves. It is believed that such flowers bring quarrels and contention to the family. Needles and thorns also provoke scandals, so you should choose plants with soft needles. The main plant that is not recommended to be grown according to Feng Shui at home is bonsai.

  It is a dwarf tree that has been artificially stopped growing. Such a tree will stop the development of its owner, negatively affect career success and general well-being.

  List of recommended plants

  For good Feng Shui energy, it is recommended to grow the following flowers:

  1. Money tree – brings prosperity to the house in material terms. In another way, it is called “fat girl”. It is recommended to plant such a tree with your own hands, and put a coin on the bottom of the pot.
  2. Bamboo absorbs bad energy and turns it into positive.
  3. Lemon tree can increase activity and independence.
  4. Ficus should be placed anywhere in the house, but not in the bedroom. If this plant is in the bedroom, then the relationship between the spouses may deteriorate. It is believed that ficus relieves aggression and neutralizes negative energy.
  5. Geranium should also not be placed next to the bed and in the bedroom. According to Feng Shui, this flower is believed to release essential oils that calm the nervous system and improve metabolism. But excessive inhalation of these oils causes allergies and headaches.
  6. Myrtle tree can improve relationships in marriage. Promotes harmony in family life and revitalization of relationships.
  7. Cactus has a heavy energy, but is able to reduce irritability and rage. Recommended for people with an irascible temperament.
  8. Maranta, poinsettia help to find the meaning of life for those who have lost it, and find harmony in professional terms.

  Video about plants and feng shui:

  Conclusion

  In conclusion, I would like to say that the choice of indoor plants largely depends on your personal preferences. Observe safety precautions when handling poisonous flowers. Do not forget about their danger to children and animals.

  The conditions of a modern metropolis do not allow you to often get out into nature. By surrounding yourself with house trees, you can create an indoor-type oasis. They will become an excellent decoration of the home and create comfortable conditions in it.

  The most popular living trees growing at home or in an apartment in a pot

  House living trees, unlike other indoor flowers, have a central trunk and branches . Some of them bloom at home, in other versions – the tree has a lush crown. Thanks to pruning, they can be shaped. The most popular is to create Bonsai from them. Pets have a decorative function and also freshen the air .

  They are used for landscaping apartments, offices and commercial premises. Large, beautifully flowering, and deciduous trees can be of very different shapes. They also differ in the shape and color of the leaves. Features of the most popular types that grow in flower pots will turn the room into a flowering garden.

  Coffee tree

  A unique plant with beautiful foliage. At home, it blooms and pleases all year round with its greenery. In place of inflorescences, berries are later formed. The leaves are dense, shiny and embossed.

  Coffee tree

  With proper care, its height can reach 1 meter . The crown is formed by pinching. It tolerates drought well, it is recommended to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.

  Additional lighting is required in winter.

  Monstera

  Monstera is a common flower in apartments. Mature tree rather tall and spreading . The leaves are large, with symmetrical slits. The color of the leaves is bright green, shiny. The monstera leaf is dark green and shiny. In the lower part, aerial roots form over time. You do not need to remove them, they provide the plant with support and additional nutrition. Blooms rarely, white inflorescences.

  Monstera is suitable for large rooms. Height can reach 3-5 meters .

  Bonsai

  Propagation of indoor tree in a flat pot, got its existence in China, later in the West and Japan. The creation of Bonsai has become a whole science. A miniature copy of a tree with a powerful crown has its own characteristics.

  • bonsai is considered to be indoor plant with a strong stem and well-developed root system ;
  • the branches must be well defined and may be curved;
  • the trunk should not be hidden in the foliage; its ratio is minimized;
  • the pot is used flat, often clay, inconspicuous color.

  Florists categorize bonsai according to size and shape. Care requires some knowledge of the characteristics of this variety.

  To prevent the branches of the bonsai from stretching towards the sun in one direction, it is recommended to unfold the pot.

  Lemon

  An exotic indoor plant that is not only beautiful, but also useful. With proper care bears fruit all year round . There are many varieties, among themselves they differ in tree height, leaf shape and fruits.

  Productivity is maintained up to 20 years . The leaves are bright green, dense. They are used to make tea. Thanks to its unique features, lemon helps to purify the air.

  He is afraid of drafts, if he is comfortable in one place, it is unnecessary to rearrange it once again.

  Lemon tree

  Chinese rose

  Beautifully blooming rose can grow to gigantic size . The trunk is woody, the older the flower, the stronger the crown grows. The shape can be corrected by cropping. It blooms in large inflorescences of scarlet color. Scientifically called hibiscus.

  Suitable for indoor and greenhouse cultivation. Propagated by seeds, division of the bush, layering and cuttings. It is not whimsical in care, it will decorate any room with its presence.

  Ficus

  Evergreen tree can be found in warm Asian countries. We grow it at home. The leaves are dense, oval in shape. The color of the leaves is green or bicolor.

  Rare blooms unsightly inflorescences. Florists use different types of ficuses to create bonsai. The height of an adult flower can be 3-5 meters. Propagated by cuttings. It is recommended to fertilize 2-3 times a month. With improper care, leaves can completely fall off.

  Ficuses do not tolerate dry air and drought, they need regular watering and daily spraying of leaves.

  Laurel

  In ancient times, laurel was considered sacred. Today, Europeans use an evergreen plant in the design of landscape designs. Noble tree with fragrant leaves, often grown in kitchens for the purpose of use as seasoning .

  • dense dark green leaves;
  • bush grows slowly, is not afraid of pruning;
  • laurel loves bright and spacious rooms;
  • after flowering, seeds are formed in place of inflorescences.

  An unpretentious indoor flower will not cause much trouble, it will become a worthy decoration of the interior. For the summer period, pots with laurel can be taken out to the balcony or loggia.

  Laurel

  Tangerine

  Sunny and elegant tangerine tree will become a bright element of landscape design. The plant releases special substances that enrich the air .

  Mandarin repels insects and gives good yields of fragrant fruits. On the windows you can often find dwarf varieties of mandarin. The leaves are dense, green. The trunk is woody. It blooms with small flowers, in place of which green tangerines are formed. When ripe, the fruits turn orange.

  Variety susceptible to diseases and pests. The condition of the flower should be monitored regularly. It is impossible to spray with poisons; it is better to use an aqueous solution with laundry soap.

  Mandarin tree

  Bottle tree

  Bottle-shaped tree found naturally in Mexico and the USA. The scientific name is nolina, bokarneya. The leaves are palm-shaped, thin with pointed edges. Grow in small pots.

  The plant loves the sun, is not afraid of drought, but still requires regular spraying. It grows slowly to get a large trunk, it takes 6-8 years old . If you water it abundantly, the trunk will quickly stretch upwards, so you need to organize drought conditions.

  Bottle tree

  Serpentine

  A real miracle, rarely does anyone manage to properly grow it to enjoy flowering. The flowering period begins after 5-6 years . Up to this point, the plant resembles a snake. Later rushes up, forms a tree. The buds look mesmerizingly beautiful, but at the same time emit a nauseating smell . Those who decide to place it in a residential area must take this fact into account.

  Growing compact trees at home, do not forget – this is hard work. It will take several years to get an original bonsai. You can buy a ready-made tree or get hold of cuttings from friends. There are no special difficulties in care, you just need to take into account their features.

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  9 ornamental trees and shrubs with purple leaves

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9
  • Color variations: Red, gold, green and purple foliage
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

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  Copper beech trees have purple leaves and produce beech nuts that are edible for wild animals and humans. According to Kew Garden experts, the young leaves of the copper beech are also edible. Copper beeches can grow very large – up to 100 feet, depending on the variety. Recommended cultivars include ‘Purpurea’, ‘Atropurpurea’ and ‘Atropunicea’; Weeping copper beech varieties with purple foliage include ‘Purpurea Pendula’ and ‘Purple Fountain’.

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  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7
  • Color variations: Green, purple, yellow or variegated leaves
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

  Apples (Malus sp.)

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  Apple trees add color to the garden at any time of the year with their flowers, fruits and leaves. Some have fruits that are edible for both humans and wild animals. Apple apples are a diverse group ranging in size from 11 to 25 feet. Most species grow best in full sun, although some are suitable for partial shade. For apples with purple leaves, you can choose from the following options: Abundance, Purple Prince, Radiance, Red Barron, Royalty, and Thunder Child.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9
  • Colours: White, pale pink or red flowers; green, reddish and purple foliage
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

  Elderberry

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  The fruits of the elder bushes ( Sambucus nigra) can be used in recipes for jams, jellies, syrups, pies, wine and brandy. Fruit must be fully ripe and properly prepared before consumption as it can be toxic up to that point. Cordiales and syrups are made from fragrant flowers.

  Most varieties are suitable for zones 3 to 8. This shrub/tree grows from 6 to 12 feet, depending on the variety.

  Purple leaf elder include:

  • Black beauty
  • Black lace
  • Purpurea
  • Thundercloud
  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
  • Color options: Red, gold, green and purple.
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

  Japanese maples

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  Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum) Shrub or small tree with characteristic leaves in shape and color, making it a popular landscape and garden specimen.

  Japanese maples can be grown reliably in zones 5 to 9, although some growers now report success in zone 4. The tree usually grows 15 to 25 feet tall, although some varieties are more dwarfed.

  Some varieties of Japanese maple with purple leaves include:

  • Atropurpureum
  • Burgundy Lace
  • Ever Red
  • Garnet
  • Sherwood Flame
  • Tanukeyama
  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8
  • Color options: Red, gold, green and purple
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil needs: Any well-drained soil

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  If the tree has purple leaves and small edible fruits, plant a purple plum. Fragrant pale pink flowers open in early spring, followed by fleshy purple fruits. These trees stay small so they fit in well with most yards. The plant lives for about 20 years, therefore it is considered a short-lived landscape specimen. Purple plum leaves reach a height of 15 to 25 feet with a rounded shape. Recommended varieties include ‘Hollywood’, ‘Mt. Saint Helens”. Newport, Pissards, Pendula, Thundercloud and Vesuvius.

  • USDA Growing Areas: 5 to 9
  • Color options: Red, gold, green and purple.
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

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  The purple-leaved sand cherry is a shrub or short tree with small purple fruits suitable for life in the wild. Sand cherries are hardy in fairly cold climates, suitable as far north as zone 2. They are a rounded specimen that grows 7 to 10 feet wide and tall and requires plenty of sunlight.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8
  • Color variations: Reddish purple foliage; pink or white flowers
  • Sun exposure: Full or partial sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

  Nine-bark purple (Physocarpus opulifolius)

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  Purple ninebark is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It can live in climates as cold as zone 2, so it’s a great choice for a landscape accent in colder regions. Nine cows will tolerate partial shade, even preferring it in hotter climates as far south as zone 7. It grows 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. Some purple nine varieties include ‘Center Glow’, ‘Coppertina’ (‘Mindiya’), ‘Diablo’ or ‘Diabolo’ (‘Monlo’) and ‘Summer Wine’ (‘Seward’).

  • USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8
  • Color variations: Purple foliage; white flowers
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil requirements: Wet acidic soil

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  Smoky bushes get their name from the fluffy clumps of unfertilized flowers. Although there are green varieties, many people choose purple-leaved varieties for use as specimens in the yard. The purple smoke bush can grow into a fairly large spreading bush, 12 to 15 feet wide and tall. Purple-leaved smoky shrub cultivars include Grace, Nordine Red, Notcutt’s Variety, Redsmoke, Royal Purple, and Velvet Cloak. Varieties with purple leaves color best in full sun.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
  • Colours: Yellow flowers; green or purple leaves
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: Any well-drained soil

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  Collection: burgundy and purple plants

  In the last article we described shrubs and perennials with gray and silvery leaves. Today, let’s add a “light” and take a closer look at plants with burgundy, purple and foliage close to these colors. They are a real decoration of gardens, invariably attract the eye and are good at any time of the year.

  Plants with burgundy leaves look good in compositions with plants of other colors, stand out strongly against the background of greenery, harmonize with silvery shades, and burgundy shrubs and trees are very attractive in single plantings.

  Burgundy and purple trees and shrubs

  Barberries

  This plant has many varieties with maroon leaves. All of them prefer sunny or slightly shaded places, as they lose their decorative effect in the shade. Suitable for compositions, ideal because of the thorns for hedges, they look beautiful in single plantings in a natural or sheared state. Varieties with burgundy leaves:

  • Thunberg’s barberry “Bagatell” – up to 50 cm tall, with dark green leaves inside a dense cushion bush and red-brown leaves at the ends of branches,
  • Anthropurpurea Thunberg barberry – 1. 5 meters high, wide spreading shrub with red foliage turning bright purple in autumn,
  • Thunberg’s barberry “Red Pilar” – height 1.5 meters, an elongated bush with straight, soaring stems, green foliage at the bottom of the branches, burgundy in their upper parts,
  • Ottawa barberry ‘Superba’ – sprawling shrub 2-3 meters high with bright purple foliage,
  • common barberry “Anthroporpurea” – 2 meter shrub up to 3 meters wide with bright burgundy foliage.

  Bubbleweed

  A very unpretentious shrub, it has dark red leaves. It prefers sunny places, it can turn green in the shade, it is undemanding to the soil and conditions of detention. Suitable for compositions, looks beautiful in hedges, especially when combined with green types of vesicles. Suitable for shaping, but also looks great in its natural state, especially during flowering, when dark red leaves are covered with white inflorescences.

  • Diabolo vesicle is a round shrub about 2. 5 meters high with very dark (close to black) burgundy foliage,
  • Kalinolistny vesicle “Summer Vine” – a rounded shrub up to 2 meters high with red wine-colored foliage,
  • Red Baron viburnum is a bush about 2 meters in diameter with dark red foliage.

  Common hazel “Anthropurpurea”

  It is simply impossible to pass by this plant calmly. It is a tall shrub with large round corrugated leaves of bright purple color. The height and diameter of the plant is up to 6 meters, it can grow in the sun or in the shade. Frost-resistant. It is better to water in drought. It looks very impressive, noticeable from afar, good in solitary plantings. The life span is about 100 years.

  Ornamental apple trees

  Ornamental apple trees are grown more for beauty than for harvest. There are a lot of varieties of apple trees with red leaves, some of them are more purple, others less. There are varieties in which the leaves change color from red to green as they grow (Ola, Royal Beauty – weeping), and there are those that retain the red color of the leaves throughout the season. Bright purple fruits add color intensity to the tree, remaining on the tree even in winter. Incredibly attractive when in bloom. To maintain decorative qualities, it is preferable to plant in the sun. Most often used for single landings on the lawn.

  • “Royalty” is an ornamental apple tree about 4 meters high with dark purple shiny leaves. It blooms with reddish-pink flowers, abundantly showering the tree, the fruits are burgundy.
  • ‘Scarlet’ is a 5m tall tree with greenish-purple foliage that turns orange-brown in autumn, very profuse, large pink flowers, dark red fruits.
  • “Nedzvetskogo” – a tree can grow up to 5 meters, in a warm strip – higher, young shoots are purple in color, as well as young leaves, which turn green as they grow, leaving only the petiole and the reverse side of the leaf burgundy. It blooms with pinkish-purple flowers, while the buds are dark purple. Produces a bountiful harvest of dark purple apples. Very distinguished by its rich color and abundant fruiting, decorative all season, especially attractive during flowering.

  Royal Purple tannery

  Shrub 1.5 – 3 meters tall with red rounded leaves with a slight grayish tint. It looks very impressive and thanks to the color of the leaves and pink hairs that appear during fruiting. Reminds me of a light muted burgundy cloud. Since the plant is southern, it does not tolerate severe frosts, it can freeze. But it recovers after heavy pruning. With age, frost resistance increases. When landing, avoid places with drafts and cold winds. Very ornamental plant, best grown as a tapeworm.

  Herbaceous plants with burgundy leaves

  Heuchera

  This perennial has an amazing variety of leaf colors, there are species with leaves of shades for every taste. The plant prefers shady places, does not tolerate drought. The burgundy tones of the leaves are, for example, the following types:

  • “Berry Marmalade” – height about 30 cm, the color of the large corrugated leaves is dark purple, it grows quickly,
  • “Berry Smoothie” – height about 45 cm, the leaves are more rounded, the color is purplish pink,
  • “Cherry Cola” – height about 15 cm, the color of the leaves is red, reminiscent of cherry blossom,
  • “Forever Purple” – very beautiful leaves with cut edges, shiny and ruffled, color close to purple.

  Red Dragon Knotweed

  Has red shoots and green-burgundy leaves. It forms several stems rising above the ground, about 20 cm high. It likes moist shady places, grows quickly and fills free space. It is winter-hardy, but can die from winter soaking, so it is better to mulch it for the winter.

  Oxalis

  Fast and well growing plant in acidic soils. Delicate leaves resemble clover, but have a burgundy color. Height is about 10 cm. It looks good in rock gardens, in winter it can be planted in a pot and used as a houseplant. Can fill the free space in the flower garden, saving from weeds.

  Many plants with burgundy foliage are grown in our lane as annuals. These are, for example, burgundy types of amaranth and castor beans, Herbst’s irezina, coleus, some types of ornamental cabbage have a red color, in a spicy garden it can be basil and red-leaved types of lettuce.

  Use burgundy plants as bright accents and you will see how attractive this color will sparkle and brighten up your garden.

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  Shrubs with red leaves, Top 10 most popular

  A variety of methods can be used to give the site an attractive appearance, a common variant of a plant with rich green foliage combined with bright flowers or garden decor. However, the design of the garden can be diversified in a natural way by planting a red shrub on the site. Burgundy, red or pink foliage can add contrast and charm to the garden. Consider the types of the most common shrubs with red leaf, which have proven themselves from the best side. 90 -100 cm in diameter. The leaves are very beautiful, dark, shiny, brown-red, oval in shape with a pointed end.

  Weigela Black Minor

  The plant loves brightly lit areas, in the shade the leaves lose their original color and turn green.

  The woody bark is brown-green. Weigla Minor Black is a flowering plant, pleases with its decorative effect throughout the summer. The flowers collected in inflorescences are bell-shaped, the color is dark pink.

  In 2006 at the exhibitions Plantarium, Boskoop, held in Holland, the variety was awarded a silver medal.

  Winged Euonymus

  The plant is often used for ornamental gardening. Shrubs have different heights, depending on the crop variety. On average, the height is from one to one and a half meters, the width of the crown is from two to three meters. The leaves are red in color, they have a special saturation in the autumn, the foliage becomes lilac-red.

  Winged euonymus

  The flowering period begins in the last days of May and lasts until mid-June. The buds are small, white-green in color.

  Features of the plant:

  • Euonymus winged belongs to the light-loving species, although it grows in partial shade.
  • If the bush receives a sufficient amount of light, then in the middle of autumn this will be reflected in the color of the fruits and foliage, the color will be richer and brighter.
  • Slightly alkaline or neutral soil, preferably loose, is suitable as a soil. Dense soil is dangerous for the plant.

  The root system is branched and thin, so you should be careful when transplanting or when carrying out mechanical manipulations.

  Barberry

  Barberry is often used to decorate a summer cottage or garden, because it has good decorative qualities and is unpretentious in care.

  Shrub height from one to two and a half meters. The flowering period falls on the month of May.

  Thunberg barberry

  Thunberg barberry is special, as it has burgundy foliage throughout the season, in other varieties the foliage turns red only in mid-autumn.

  The advantage of this species is high frost resistance. The barberry variety Aurikoma has similar properties, but in autumn the rich purple color of the leaves becomes bright orange.

  This shrub is perfectly combined with coniferous plants: pine, arborvitae and juniper. Apply Barberry as a hedge or as a single planting. Although the bush may not be pruned, gardeners recommend maintaining a certain shape so that the plant looks neat and presentable.

  Vesicle

  This is a spreading plant with a lush spherical crown and drooping shoots.

  Vesicle

  Description and characteristics:

  1. The height of the bush is 3 meters. There is a dwarf variety, its height is not more than one meter.
  2. The leaves are similar in shape to viburnum leaf plates, have from three to five lobes.
  3. Inflorescences are small, pink or white, hemisphere shaped. Bud diameter from five to seven centimeters. The blooming takes place in the month of June.
  4. The plant loves the sun and a lot of light. Therefore, you should not plant Bubblefruit next to trees or large shrubs.

  Life span thirty to forty years.

  It belongs to a frost-resistant species, but in severe winter it needs shelter.

  Does not tolerate waterlogged soil, this can be avoided by moderate watering or drainage.

  Southern mackerel or tannery

  Sumpia is best known in the southern part of Russia, the Caucasus, the Mediterranean and the Crimea. In autumn, the leaf plate of the shrub acquires an orange, purple and rich burgundy color. The color of the leaves directly depends on the variety and variety of Skumpia.

  Mackerel

  In addition to beautiful foliage, there are pink buds that look like large butterflies from the outside. The first inflorescences are observed in the second half of the summer season. The height of the bush is about two meters.

  This crop is used for group plantings and as a single composition.

  To improve the decorative qualities, trim to create a beautiful and neat shape. The plant is sun-loving, does not like drafts and windy areas. In other cases, it is unpretentious.

  Unaffected by pests and insects, resistant to plant diseases.

  Common hazel

  Fairly tall shrub that can grow up to six meters. The leaves are bright red, purple, corrugated, round in shape. In one year, it increases by twenty centimeters in height.

  Common hazel

  Planted in full sun or partial shade. It does not tolerate drought well, if the summer is not rainy and hot, then the bushes should be watered abundantly.

  Features of the plant:

  • The life of this crop is at least one hundred years;
    high frost resistance, able to withstand temperatures below thirty-four degrees.
  • coiled shoots, tortuous;
  • purple foliage, curly, wrinkled visually and to the touch;
  • fruits are nuts, tasty and healthy, hidden in a scarlet-pink skin or shell,
  • fruits ripen in late August early September;
  • undemanding to the types of soil.

  Gardeners use for planting in prominent areas as a single planting.

  Redleaf Plum cultivar Hollywood

  Some refer to this crop as a tree. However, there are varieties of plums that are undersized, no more than sixty, seventy centimeters high, resembling a bush, or two or three meters high.

  Red-leaved Plum

  If you cut the plant yourself and give it the shape of a ball, then the culture can easily be used in the landscape as a hedge. Suitable for decorating a problem area, allows you to hide the imperfections of the landscape.

  Dark maroon plum leaves, shoots also red, with a purple tint.

  Peculiarities of culture:

  1. It is not subject to attacks of dangerous insects and garden diseases.
  2. A young shrub needs abundant watering and regular pruning, if these manipulations are neglected, the survival rate of the plant is minimal.

  Ornamental apple tree

  Ornamental apple tree can be considered a small tree or an extensive ornamental shrub. In height reaches no more than six meters. With proper pruning, you can create a beautiful shape and control the width and height of the crown.

  Ornamental apple tree

  The plant is winter-hardy, easily endures a period of long drought. Easily withstands difficult weather conditions. Widely used for landing on the territory of the Russian Federation.

  According to external data, the apple tree is similar to the Japanese cherry or Sakura. During the flowering period, the shrub is plastered with small pink inflorescences. Flowers bloom in mid-May, and the duration of flowering is no more than fourteen days.

  The buds are not only incredibly beautiful, but they have a delicate, subtle and specific aroma that fills the garden.

  In addition to the red foliage and pink buds, the apple tree bears red fruits that blend perfectly with the overall composition. Apples are small and not used for human consumption.

  Intense red shade of the bush repels parasites and harmful insects, which is a protection for this crop.

  Photinia Fraser

  Spectacular and rare plant, but recently it has become more actively used in gardens as an ornament.