Long-lasting crinkly, crepelike flowers grace this plant in summer and early fall. Light green summer leaves turn red, orange or purplish in autumn. Prune hard in spring. At home in the South.

These slow-growing deciduous trees are excellent in lawns, entryways, groves and under oaks. Some types are good in containers and for bonsai. Leaf color changes from red to green to yellow, orange or scarlet. Protect from wind and hot sun.

This tree has spectacular fall colors that bring flocks of tourists to New England every year. Red spring flowers. This fast-grower resists storms and wind. Needs moist soil.

Green, red, bronze, purple or variegated foliage creates a lacey effect on this shrub's twisted, arching branches. Leaves are deeply lobed and finely serrated. Red flower clsters bloom in mid spring. Attractive bark in winter.

This is the long-lived Oak of Southern mansions, plantations and parkways, where it's massive trunk and wide-spreading limbs are draped with Spanish moss. Thrives in deep, moist solis. Tolerates salt spray. With water, tolerates desert climates. Prune to

This pyramidal, round-headed tree has narrow, glossy, dark green leaves that are tinged bronze when young. Foliage hangs on late into winter.

Native to streambanks and wet areas, it tolerates hot, humid climates. Young plants quickly grow into single- or multi-stemmed trees. Pinkish-white bark turns cinnamon-brown or black as the tree ages. Resists birch borer.

Colorful in all seasons, these deciduous shrubs and trees are especially showy in the early spring. Their plentiful white flowers bloom before or with the unfolding leaves.