Shrubs with Spectacular Fall Fruit for the Mid-Atlantic

These standouts provide year-round structure and charming late-season displays

As the red-hot , Mid - Atlantic summer winds down , gardeners look forward to the mild weather of declivity for a well - needed break . This is a good time to reevaluate the garden with an oculus toward tote up plant life with fall interest and attractive fruit . fortuitously , there are many plants that check the peak and mature exceptionally well in the Mid - Atlantic area . The keep an eye on shrubs all have wonderful fall yield displays and boom in full sun to fond nicety .

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana , zona 6–10

This native shrub performs superbly in the fall garden . Its medium green foliage and small bloom will blend in with other plants throughout the season . Then , just as the garden needs some vividness , it pops with its jewel - toned berries all along the stem . The loose , relaxed habit of the plant life fits dead in a woodland setting or mixed molding . One of the easy shrubs to grow , it loves moist clay or sandy soil with some constituent matter such as leaf litter left in the bed . American beautyberry contact about 3 to 6 feet tall and wide and does not need much pruning . If necessary , the plant ’s height can be controlled with very light pruning .

Black chokeberry

Aronia melancarpa , Zones 3–8

Another native must - have for fall is disgraceful chokeberry . Like American beautyberry , this shrub grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide , but with a more good drug abuse . Its dark downhearted - mordant yield and burgundy gloaming foliage will lend drama to any garden bed or container exhibit . Black chokeberry grow in average soil but tolerates wet , boggy area as well . Give this plant a piffling room , as it will sucker and unfold a bit . The saturnine fruit can be eat on but tastes intimately when used in jams with a little contribute sweetener .

Brandywine possumhaw viburnum

Viburnum nudum‘Bulk ’ , district 5–9

If you like ‘ Winterthur ’ viburnum ( V. nudum , ‘ Winterthur ’ , Zones 5–9 ) , then you will adore Brandywine . Brandywine can be rise as a single specimen , although it will fruit better when set in a grouping . ‘ Winterthur ’ , on the other paw , must be constitute in group for better cross - pollenation . Both cultivars have beautiful showy green foliage that turn burgundy in fall , attach to by copious violet and red yield . Brandywine grow 5 to 6 foundation marvellous and blanket and flourish with very little maintenance in medium to wet soil .

American cranberry bush

Viburnum opulusvar.americanum , zone 2–7

American cranberry bush , formerly classified asViburnum trilobumand sometimes called highbush cranberry , is a favorite North American native for decline pastime . The promising maraschino cherry – coloured yield shine in evenfall among the lobed , maple - comparable leaves . This plant does good in soil with consistent moisture but can do in a reach of other condition as well . Used in a woodland setting , this industrial plant will prosper , reaching 8 to 12 feet tall and all-inclusive . Just keep an eye out for leafage spot and possibly powdery mildew . The berry are edible but should not be confuse with commercially usable cranberries ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ) .

FloralBerry™ Sangria St. John’s wort

Hypericum×inodorum‘KOLSAN ’ ( zona 5–9 )

This grim - upkeep deciduous shrub looks great all summer into fall . It plough heads all summer with its golden yellowed flowers sit atop rich , burgundy - tinted foliage , and it continues to seem wondrous in crepuscule , when its berries appear . This plant is perfect for borders and containers , and its fruiting root are wonderful in cut arrangements . It does ripe in moderately moist , well - drained soil . FloralBerry ™ Sangria St. John ’s wort reaches about 3 foot tall and all-inclusive , but one - third of the height can be pruned in previous winter . If necessary , it can be sheer back to the ground every few seasons .

— Michele Christiano has worked in public gardens for most of her calling . She lives in southern Pennsylvania and currently make as an estate gardener maintaining a private garden design by Piet Oudolf .

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