Sunday, August 30, 2026

Autumn Trees, Autumn Leaves

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It's hard to tell what my favorite autumn tree is, but I've always been drawn to orange first and then yellow. 

Let's take a look at how your favorite trees come to peak - 
Sycamore

Black Walnut

Black Cherry

Cottonwood

maple

pear


pecan


persimmon

red maple

aspen


crabapple


pomegranate


sassafras

black tupelo

apple

beech


birch

elm

hickory

honey locust

maple


mulberry

paw paw 


sassafras

Why do leaves turn color?
The simple answer - 
Chlorophyll breaks down and as they lose their green, colors show. Early frost can weaken the colors. 

Enjoy the season of leaves!