Contributors: T.E. Bilderback, Extension Horticulture Specialist; A.H. Bruneau, Extension Crop Science Specialist; S.C. Hodges, Extension Soil Science Specialist; L.T. Lucas, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist; W.A. Skroch, Professor Emeritus, Horticulture Science; S.L. Warren, Associate Professor, Horticulture Science.

Trees for Fall Color

Many trees provide excellent fall color in North Carolina. With favorable weather conditions, the trees listed below are reliable year after year for a brilliant display of color.

Botanical Name Common Name(s)
Acersp. Maple(s)
Amelanchier sp. Serviceberry
Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory
Chionanthus virginicus Fringe tree
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood
Cotinus coggygria Smoke Tree
Diospyros khaki Oriental Persimmon
Franklinia alatamaha Franklinia
Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo
Lagerstroemia indica Crapemyrtle
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree, Yellow
Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum, Typelo
Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood
Pistacia chinensis Pistachio
Pyrus calleryana and cultivars Callery ovate
Quercus sp. Oak
Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow Tree
Xelkova serrata Japanese Zelkova

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