Trees With Red Leaves All Year offer a striking aesthetic to any garden, transforming ordinary landscapes into a colorful delight. They provide a stunning visual appeal, and these trees are also a testament to nature’s diversity and resilience.
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum
While not all varieties of this tree remain red throughout the year, some, like ‘Bloodgood‘ and ‘Emperor I,’ are known for their persistent red foliage, especially in mild climates.
Botanical Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’
The ‘Royal Purple’ variety of the Red-Leafed Smoke Tree has beautiful red leaves that retain their colors all year round. They do not stay wholly red but change hues between shades of red, burgundy, and purple.
Botanical Name: Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’
The Crimson King Maple is a variety of Norway Maple that is one of the handful of trees with red foliage. It is named after the brilliant crimson-red color of its leaves.
Botanical Name: Hibiscus acetosella
This plant’s foliage maintains its rich color throughout the year, adding a constant splash of color. In warmer climates, it can maintain its foliage year-round, while in cooler areas, it may die back in winter but re-sprout in spring.
Botanical Name: Euphorbia cotinifolia
This tropical shrub is known for its striking red to purplish foliage. The leaves are oval-shaped and remain vivid throughout the year, especially when exposed to full sun.
Botanical Name: Psidium guajava ‘Red’
The leaves of this variety are dark green with a reddish tint, especially on the new growth. The foliage is not as intensely red as some other plants listed here.
Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’
The Red Banana Tree is renowned for its large, paddle-shaped leaves that mix green and red. The
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