Some trees simply have a gift for fall color – holding their leaves longer, displaying more vivid hues, or offering unique color combinations. The following varieties have proven themselves reliable performers in Virginia, each bringing its own character to autumn’s display.

Fall Foliage Tree Varieties Available at Meadows Farms

Remember, the trees listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.

Red Maple
Color: Red/Maroon
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 50 feet
Birch
Color: Gold/Yellow
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 40 feet
Flowering Dogwood
Color: Scarlet/Purple
Berries: Yes
Mature Size: Up to 20 feet
Oak
Color: Red/Bronze/Brown
Berries: Yes
Mature Size: Up to 80 feet or more
Serviceberry
Color: Orange/Red
Berries: Yes
Mature Size: Up to 20 feet
Black Gum
Color: Deep Red
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 50 feet
Itea (Sweetspire)
Color: Red/Purple
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 10 feet
Burning Bush
Color: Bright Red
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 8 feet
Nandina
Color: Yellow/Red
Berries: Some varieties
Mature Size: Up to 8 feet
Barberry
Color: Red/Yellow
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 6 feet
Aronia (Chokeberry)
Color: Red/Burgundy
Berries: Yes
Mature Size: Up to 8 feet
Viburnum
Color: Red on some varieties
Berries: On some varieties
Mature Size: Up to 15 feet
Fothergilla
Color: Gold/Orange
Berries: None
Mature Size: Up to 6 feet