10 trees with red leaves for stunning garden color

Adding one or two trees with red leaves to your plot is a wonderful way to introduce beautiful structure, ornamental detail and vibrant color to your plot. 

Planting a tree in your garden is a rewarding thing to do and a sustainable way to make a positive impact on the environment. If you want your tree to have standout factor pick one with red foliage, and its bold and beautiful good looks will certainly get noticed.

The beautiful reds, yellows and oranges that light up our gardens in fall are stunning but it's perhaps the gorgeous varied tints of red that make their mark most. There are a range of different trees with red leaves to choose from, with all shapes and sizes on offer so even if your outdoor space is small there are still plenty of options that will work.

A splash of red foliage can lift grey days and make everything better. So whether you're looking for something more vibrant to work alongside our pick of the best evergreen trees or you simply want to inject a little wow factor into your plot, there are plenty of trees with red leaves to choose from.

If you want to add a tree with red leaves for a burst of color in the autumn and winter garden, pick from our selection of 10 of the best trees with stunning foliage.  

By Sarah Wilson