If you think Christmas lights are the only way to brighten up your outdoor winter scene, you haven’t met some of our favorite plants. You will get lots of excitement and winter interest from plants like possumhaw (Ilex decidua), winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) and redtwig dogwood. Arizona cypress and ‘Grey Owl’ Juniper are a beautiful blue while conifers like Chamaecyparis ‘Crippsii,’ ‘Fernspray Gold,’ and ‘Vintage Gold’ display gorgeous golden colors.