123 species and cultivars of color-leafed plants, which are common in Southern Fujian, were divided into 3 series including red, yellow and silver based on the color.Among the 123 species, 36 species are of red series, accounting for 29%, 45 species are of yellow series, accounting for 37%, and 42 species are of silver series, accounting for 34%.The classification method is convenient for selection and application of color-leafed plants.The main features and characteristics of these plants were described, and their effects and applications in urban landscape were introduced in this paper.It also suggested that more research on introduction, acclimatization, rejuvenation and fast propagation techniques of color-leafed plants be carried out, and genetic engineering be used for cultivating some color-leafed plants to meet the urgent need of city landscape.