The fall foliage season is a thing of beauty. Of the many colors of autumn, my favorite is soft orange. Having hints of yellow and pink, it appears to glow from within. I spotted these leaves recently on the redbud hazel in my yard. This shrub has produced outstanding shows every fall. Yellow, orange, red, and purple can all appear at the same time.
I found out recently that this shrub is recommended by Great Plant Picks, the program sponsored by the Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical Garden that identifies outstanding horticultural species in our area. I can attest to the fact that it does not require fussing over. Disanthus cercidifolius is its scientific name.
The fall season is all too short. You can enjoy foliage year round through these books:
- Autumn Gardens by Ethne Clarke
Plants that look best in this season are featured. - Fall: Photographs by Christopher Griffith
An award-winning photographer presents a stunning collection of portraits of individual leaves in autumn. - Autumn: A Season of Change by Peter J. Marchand
The many natural processes of fall are explored. - Autumn Rambles New England: An Explorer’s Guide to the Best Fall Colors by Mike Tougias
This is an excellent travel guide for planning a foliage-viewing trip to New England.
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