Attractive Shrubs and Trees with Orange Fruits and Berries
Fall Garden, Winter Garden, Late Season Garden
When embroidered with their brilliant berries, some shrubs and trees produce a more colorful display in the late season garden, than in spring and summer with their own flowers. Loaded with fruit for weeks, they create a spectacular show that pleases the eye, and the birds too. Aside from the classic red berries or the vibrant purple ones, some bushes and trees display glowing orange fruits in late summer or fall, when color is desperately needed in the garden. In a glorious display of golds and oranges, their attractive berries adorn their branches to the delight of gardeners and hungry birds.
Here is a list of shrubs and trees that will help you create beautiful fall to winter scenes and let you enjoy the end of the season in a beautiful new way. All these plants are cold-hardy, easy to grow, versatile and of great appeal in other seasons too, with their fall color, attractive flowers or lush summer foliage.
Favorite Plants with Orange Fruits and Berries in Fall and Winter
Euonymus planipes (Spindle Tree)
Noted for its most dramatic foliage and very ornamental berries, Euonymus planipes (Spindle Tree) is a large, deciduous shrub that is invaluable in the fall and winter garden. Its foliage of huge, ovate, mid-green leaves turns to vibrant crimson-to-ruby red in early fall, making the whole plant glow with color. In late spring, a profusion of tiny, star-shaped, greenish flowers appear before being replaced by masses of large, lobed, crimson-pink fruits that mature during the fall.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.6m) |
Spread | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' (Winterberry)
Acclaimed for its heavy fruiting, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' is a slow-growing, multi-stemmed shrub with an upright-rounded habit. This deciduous winterberry holly produces abundant small greenish-white flowers in late spring or early summer that are followed by a profusion of large, glossy golden-peachy berries from early fall throughout winter. Extremely attractive, they enliven the winter landscape and often persist into early spring unless eaten by birds. The foliage of dark green leaves turns golden-bronze in fall. 'Winter Gold' is a female plant and needs a male pollinator to produce attractive golden berries.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Orange (Winterberry)
Perfect for small spaces, Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Orange (Winterberry) is a dwarf shrub with excellent year-round interest. This deciduous holly produces abundant small greenish-white flowers in late spring to mid-summer that are followed by a profusion of bright, extra-large orange berries in fall and winter. Particularly attractive, they enliven the winter landscape and often persist into early spring unless eaten by birds. The foliage consists of elliptic, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. Little Goblin® Orange is a female plant and needs a male pollinator, such as Little Goblin® Guy to produce attractive orange berries.
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My CollectionHardiness | 3 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Pyracantha angustifolia 'Gnome' (Narrowleaf Firethorn)
Noted for its winter hardiness, Pyracantha angustifolia 'Gnome' (Narrowleaf Firethorn) is a compact, thorny, evergreen shrub of dense habit with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer, tight clusters of attractive white flowers appear along the prior year's wood. They are followed by abundant brilliant orange berries in fall, which persist well into winter. Attractive ornamental garden hedge, it is also an excellent security barrier. It can also be grown against a wall or fence.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Pyracantha angustifolia 'Yukon Belle' (Narrowleaf Firethorn)
Noted for its winter hardiness, Pyracantha angustifolia 'Yukon Belle' (Narrowleaf Firethorn) is a compact, thorny, evergreen shrub of dense habit with shiny, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. In early to midsummer, a profusion of white flowers held in tight clusters cover the spiny branches. They are followed by masses of brilliant berries that ripen to bright orange in fall, and persist well into winter. Hungry birds feast on them. Resistant to fire blight, this cultivar is perfect for use as an impenetrable hedge or screen. It can also be grown against a wall or fence.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan' (Scarlet Firethorn)
Pyracantha coccinea ‘Kasan’ (Scarlet Firethorn) is a thorny, evergreen shrub of spreading habit with glossy, oval, dark green leaves that take bronze shades in winter. From late spring to early summer, a profusion of white flowers held in dense clusters cover the spiny branches and contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. They are followed by masses of shiny berries that ripen to bright red-orange in fall and persist well into winter. Hungry birds feast on them. Versatile, this Scarlet Firethorn cultivar is perfect for use as an impenetrable hedge or screen or in shrub borders. It can also be grown against a wall or fence.
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My CollectionHardiness | 6 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Pyracantha coccinea 'Lowboy' (Scarlet Firethorn)
Low-growing, Pyracantha coccinea ‘Lowboy’ (Scarlet Firethorn) is a thorny, evergreen shrub of spreading habit with glossy, oval, dark green leaves. From late spring to early summer, a profusion of creamy white flowers held in dense clusters cover the arching, spiny branches, and contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. They are followed by masses of shiny berries that ripen to bright orange in fall and persist well into winter. Hungry birds feast on them. Versatile, this Scarlet Firethorn cultivar is best planted as a specimen or massed as a vibrant groundcover.
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My CollectionHardiness | 6 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Pyracantha coccinea (Scarlet Firethorn)
Pyracantha coccinea (Scarlet Firethorn) is a thorny, semi-evergreen shrub of bushy habit with glossy, oval, dark green leaves. From late spring to early summer, a profusion of white flowers held in dense clusters cover the spiny branches and contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. They are followed by masses of brilliant berries that ripen to bright red-orange in fall and persist well into winter. Hungry birds feast on them. Evergreen in mild climates, Scarlet Firethorn is perfect for use as an impenetrable hedge or screen or massed to cover slopes. It can also be grown against a wall or fence.
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My CollectionHardiness | 6 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.6m) |
Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.6m) |
Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' (Formosa Firethorn)
Pyracantha koidzumii 'Santa Cruz' (Formosa Firethorn) is a thorny, evergreen shrub of spreading habit with glossy, oval, dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of white flowers held in dense clusters cover the arching branches, and contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. They are followed by masses of shiny berries that ripen to bright red-orange in fall, and persist well into winter. Versatile, this Formosa Firethorn cultivar is best planted as a specimen, impenetrable hedge or as a vibrant groundcover.
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My CollectionHardiness | 7 - 9 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Viburnum dilatatum Tandoori Orange® (Linden Viburnum)
Viburnum dilatatum Tandoori Orange® (Linden Viburnum) is a compact deciduous shrub of upright to rounded habit with a long season of interest. In late spring to early summer, the shrub is covered with a profusion of large, white flower clusters, that are followed in late summer by showy, pendulous clusters of bright orange berries. In the fall, the handsome foliage of broad-ovate, wrinkled, dark green leaves, turns attractive shades of bronze, burgundy and red. A very rewarding shrub which is not only good-looking, but also very tough and easy to grow. To ensure abundant fruit production, plant two or more Linden Viburnums near each other.
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My CollectionHardiness | 5 - 8 |
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Exposure | Full Sun , Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
You may want to review these guides to embellish your winter garden
Attractive Deciduous Shrubs and Trees with Red Fruits and Berries
Red berries look cheerful on a winter day, sparkling in the sun or highlighted with a dusting of snow. Some trees and shrubs display beautiful fruits in late summer or fall, which persist into winter and attract hungry birds. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet, or vermilion, their attractive berries adorn their branches in eye-catching bouquets, which gleam like jewels in the soft sunlight. They make a terrific addition to any outdoor and indoor setting.
Attractive Evergreen Shrubs and Trees with Red Fruits and Berries
Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can allay that dreariness and be transformed into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures or colors. Some trees and shrubs display fiery red berries in late summer or fall, which persist into winter. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet, or vermilion, their branches are studded with jeweled clusters of berries. Every garden should contain an ornamental shrub or tree with hanging clusters of berries. Pleasing to the eyes, the fruits of some species are also a great source of food for the birds.
Attractive Shrubs and Trees with Purple Fruits and Berries
Grabbing our attention with the unusual color of their berries, some trees and shrubs create a spectacular show of intense purple fruits in late summer or fall, when few other flowering shrubs offer color. In a terrific display of violet or amethyst, their attractive berries adorn their branches and become the highlight of the winter landscape.
Attractive Shrubs and Trees with White Fruits and Berries
As some plants owe their charm to spectacular flowers, handsome leaves or colorful fruits, others are valued for their quiet beauty, peeping out here and there in the fall and winter garden. White-berried plants fall into this last category. Adding ornamental interest to the late season garden, most will remain into the winter, providing gardeners, birds and wildlife with holiday cheer.
Create a Garden with Great Winter Interest
Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can allay that dreariness and be transformed into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures, colors, fragrances, and flowers. To create such a beautiful winter scene, you need to make sure you select the right plants.
Great Ornamental Grasses for your Winter Garden
While the flowerheads of late-season grasses are stunning in the fall, they continue to sparkle in winter. When frost catches their plumes and spikes and the sun glints through them, you will get great pleasure.
Pretty Flowers for your Winter Garden
Most people celebrate daffodils as the harbingers of spring, without being aware that many other plants flower much earlier
Shrubs and Trees with Attractive Winter Bark
Bark becomes an important ornamental element in winter when the shedding of leaves exposes trunks and branches and reveals its glory.
Shrubs and Trees with Colorful and Distinctive Twigs in Winter
Here is a list of shrubs and trees that will help you create beautiful winter scenes and let you enjoy the winter season in a beautiful new way. All these plants are cold-hardy, versatile, fast-growing, and of great appeal in other seasons too
Guide Information
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
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Plant Family | Euonymus, Pyracantha - Firethorns |
Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
Maintenance | Low |
Characteristics | Fruit & Berries |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
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Plant Family | Euonymus, Pyracantha - Firethorns |
Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
Maintenance | Low |
Characteristics | Fruit & Berries |
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