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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.

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