Top 10 Trees with Insider Tips to Grow Them

Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with the leaves of many trees changing color to brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. If you're looking to add some fall color to your landscape, here are 10 of the best trees to plant in the fall, along with some tips for growing them:

1. Maple

• Maples prefer full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
• Water maples regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize maples in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune maples in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.

Aspen

• Aspens prefer full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
• Aspens are very social trees and do best when planted in groups.
• Water aspens regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize aspens in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune aspens in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.

Ash

• Ash trees prefer full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
• Water ash trees regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize ash trees in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune ash trees in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.

Locust

• Locust trees prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
• Water locust trees regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize locust trees in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune locust trees in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.

Bradford Pear

• Bradford pear trees prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
• Water Bradford pear trees regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize Bradford pear trees in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune Bradford pear trees in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.

Additional tips for growing fall-colored trees:

• Choose a tree that is suited to your climate and soil type.
• Plant your tree in a location where it will receive full sun or partial shade, depending on the tree's requirements.
• Water your tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize your tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Mulch around your tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune your tree in the winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain its shape.

With proper care, your fall-colored trees will thrive for many years to come.

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