Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Should I stay or should I go! A Design Question?, 1 by HollyAnnS

HollyAnnS wrote:
I have been thinking of late that if I took out the Forsythia and replaced it with a small tree it would really add some interest to that corner. I could do a whole planting in the space behind the potting shed with the Holly and Quince in the back and under the new tree. Given a little time it would provide a little more shade to that corner which already has some pockets of shade. I was thinking about planting something that would provide some fall color, with bright colored berries, interesting bark and colorful leaves. I have several trees in mind. Sounds like a good plan except for this……