Decidua A deciduous species in a normally evergreen genus.
Deciduous A plant that loses its leaves in the autumn; falling or not persistent as in maple or oak trees each fall; ...
decidua `Pendula' -- This larch, which can reach 6 to 8 feet tall, has pendulous branches and soft green foliage. It is deciduous, turning a golden color before dropping its needles in the fall.
Ilex decidua, or possumhaw, is a great holly for winter food for birds.
Possum haw (Ilex decidua). In some parts of the natural landscape, there wouldn't be any winter color at all if it weren't for good ol' possum haw! That's especially true deep in the woods, along creeks and rivers in the Midwest and Southeast.
Both Ilex decidua and Ilex verticillata provide wonderful winter color. When the foliage falls off, you are left with branches loaded with bright red berries all winter. Some good selections include: 'Warren Red', 'Council Fire' and 'Winter Red'.
Ilex cassine, Dahoon holly
Ilex decidua, Possumhaw
Ilex verticillata, Winterberry holly
Magnolia virginiana, Sweetbay
Myrica cerifera, Southern wax myrtle
Sabal minor, Dwarf palmetto
Taxodium distichum, Bald cypress ...
Larch (Larix species), a conifer, sheds its warm orange-yellow needles as trees drop their leaves in fall. Dwarf selections such as L. deciduas 'Pendula' and L.
Irregular Free-flowing, irregular shapes add softness to informal or cottage-style gardens.
Larix decidua 'Varied Directions' - European Larch, 8-10 feet tall by 10-12 feet wide.
 See also: Flower, Arbor, Verticil, Plant, Berry
  
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