9 Ornamental Trees And Shrubs With Purple Leaves

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purple foliageSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Color Varieties: Green, purple, yellow, or variegated leavesSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: White, pale pink, or red flowers; green, reddish, and purple foliageSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

Most varieties are appropriate for zones 5 to 7. This shrub/tree grows about 8 feet tall, depending on the variety.  Elderberries with purple leaves include ‘Black Beauty,’ ‘Black Lace,’ ‘Purpurea,’ and ‘Thundercloud.’

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purpleSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

Japanese maples can be dependably grown in zones 5 to 8. The tree typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall, although some varieties are more dwarf.  Some Japanese maple varieties that sport purple leaves include ‘Atropurpureum,’ ‘Burgundy Lace,’ ‘Ever Red,’ ‘Garnet,’ ‘Sherwood Flame,’ and ‘Tamukeyama.’

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purpleSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: Red, gold, green, and purpleSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8Color Varieties: Reddish purple foliage; pink or white flowersSun Exposure: Full to partial sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8Color Varieties: Purple foliage; white flowersSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Moist, acidic soil

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Yellow flowers; green or purple leavesSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil