But we can also select plants that add color, texture and visual interest during the winter months. More: Gardening: Unseasonably warm December waking up some plants earlier than usual Need a break?

It can be pruned in late winter and the new growth has the best color. Another magnificent tree that is a recent introduction is the Japanese maple ‘Bihou’ (Acer palmatum ‘Bihou).

4. Katsura One of the most spectacular trees for fall color, the katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) has copper-toned foliage that transforms into a blaze of yellow, pink and scarlet in fall.

Many plants lose their leaves in fall and winter, but evergreen trees continue to add interest, color and texture to the garden. Despite the generic name, they are rarely just green. Some may even ...

Weeping hornbeam trees make a dramatic statement during the winter season. With the addition of shrubs and trees with colorful bark, one can also brighten up a garden.