Fall Colour (September to November)

Fall Colour – Native Plants that Shine in Autumn

As the days grow shorter, these native plants take the spotlight with brilliant foliage, late blooms, and vibrant berries. This collection includes trees, shrubs, and perennials that turn shades of red, orange, gold, and deep burgundy, adding warmth and texture to your landscape well into the cool season.

Native to the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais, these species not only offer stunning autumn color but also provide critical late-season food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife preparing for winter. Perfect for extending your garden’s beauty—and its ecological function—into the final act of the growing season.

Season of interest: September to November
Includes: Deciduous trees, shrubs, fall-blooming perennials
Uses: Fall colour, bird habitat, seasonal transition
Great for: Mixed borders, rewilding, year-round landscape interest