The Fall Edit

Fall is one of the best times to add something new to your yard and this collection makes it easy to find exactly what to plant right now. Every tree, shrub, and plant in the Fall Edit was hand-selected because it looks great in fall, and it's great to plant in fall.

Whether you're adding a splash of color before the season winds down, getting a privacy tree established ahead of spring, or putting fruit trees in the ground so their roots have all winter to settle in — this is where to start.

What should you plant in fall?
Fall planting gives trees and shrubs something summer can't: cooler temperatures, warm soil, and consistent moisture that help roots establish without the added stress of heat. The plants in this collection are chosen specifically for how well they perform when planted in fall and how good they'll look while doing it.

Fall color and blooms
Japanese maples, burning bush, ornamental grasses, and fall-blooming azaleas bring color to your yard exactly when everything else is winding down. These are the plants that make fall feel intentional not just the end of the season, but a season worth having.

Privacy trees for fall planting
Fall is the ideal time to get evergreens and privacy trees in the ground. Arborvitae, Leyland cypress, and hollies establish quietly over winter and come back noticeably fuller by summer. Plant now and let the roots do the work while you're not watching.

Fruit trees and edibles
A fruit tree planted this fall is one that spends all winter building the root system your next harvest depends on. Apple trees, fig trees, and berry bushes are all strong fall candidates and the earlier you get them in the ground, the sooner they start paying off.