Dark Colored Trees, Shrubs And Grasses

Who says trees, shrubs and grasses have to be green? Check out these dark colored varieties and add a little variation to your landscape. Choices include:

• Acer palmatum (several choices)
• Coprosma repens
• Cornus alba ´Kesselringii´
• Corylus maxima ´Purpurea´
• Fagus sylvatica ´Purpurea Pendula´
• Pittosporum tenuifolium ´Tom Thumb.´

The above are known for their dark colored stems, a perfect addition to winter gardens, and they all sport dark colors.