Some plants come into their own in winter such as sedums with their showy seed heads.
They look wonderful in a winter landscape because everything is a little more delicate at that time. You can see the outlines and the basic structure of the garden. The bones, including the basic layout, paths, hedges, shrubs and trees, often overlooked in a summer garden, become visible in wintertime thus providing the aesthetic structure when snow falls. Designer Harvey suggested several trees that add seasonal interest. For example ironwood, beech and young oak trees keep their leaves throughout the winter.