Witch hazels and fothergillas both have outstanding fall foliage, and their winter or early spring blooms are another welcome addition. Itea has lovely fall foliage, as do oakleaf hydrangea, whose burgundy foliage persists well into winter. Sasanqua camellia s will begin to bloom in the cooler days of fall. Depending on variety, they can bloom from October through January a great way to add color to the garden. They come in a variety of sizes and flower colors.
Blueberry bushes are a great way to incorporate edible landscaping.
Not only do they produce wonderful berries, but the bushes turn various stages of red as they head into winter. Butterfly bushes or buddleia will recoup from the heat and bloom up until frost, and roses can produce well into fall, with many varieties producing large rosehips which give another dimension of color to the fall and winter garden. Speaking of fruits, deciduous holly with its cluster of red berries all winter really shines as their leaves fall. As the large, loose clusters of tiny greenish flower blossoms fade, the flower stalks get longer and by midsummer are covered with fuzzy purple or pink hairs. There are also numerous vining plants to add to the color scene this fall.