Create a beautiful outdoor sanctuary with these privacy trees for small backyards – from colorful acers and options good for wildlife to espaliered fruit trees
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Unlike most of Missouri’s native trees, the American smoketree displays spectacular colors throughout the growing season, says University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist Michele Warmund.
<p>Certain shrubs underline the beauty of fall and extend color into your landscape after annuals have withered. These Midwest-friendly picks offer a stunning transition into the colder months with colors or shapes that form a rich brocade, especially in combination. Shrubs are also attractive to birds who hide among their branches or feed merrily upon the fruits. Structure, texture, and low-maintenance it's win-win with shrubs!</p>