Burning bush, standard form
Euonymus alatusThis burning bush was grafted onto a tree trunk. It's not the more common bush form of the plant, but its fall foliage is the same brilliant red that burning bush fans love.
This is a low-maintenance deciduous shrub.
Cost: $115
Maintenance tip: Prune once a year for shape and to keep the burning bush from setting fruit, which can lead to burning bushes sprouting up all over the neighborhood.
'Green Mountain' boxwood
Buxus 'Green Mountain'Boxwoods are low-maintenance evergreen shrubs. Here, Jason used boxwoods to direct attention to the door.
'Green Mountain' is a moderate grower to six feet tall and three feet wide, but it can be kept smaller with pruning.
It prefers full sun to part shade.
USDA Zones 4-9
Cost: $202 for 2
Chrysanthemum
ChrysanthemumThere are hundreds of varieties of these fall bloomers in various sizes and colors. Some are perennials and some are annuals.
Plant in full sun.
Mums can be planted in all zones.
Cost: $138 for 20
Maintenance tip: Planting mums near street lights and landscape lighting can throw off their bloom cycle.
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