![]() ![]() Green leaves are a sign of active photosynthesis which produces chlorophyll. The colors generated by fall leaves come from the various compounds the leaf produces as it falls from the tree. Orange leaves may be from American hornbeams, beeches, American elms, common alders, and paper birches, What gives leaves their color in fall? What trees have leaves that turn orange in the fall? These include Japanese Maples, dogwood, buckeye, blackjack oak, and amur maples. In the fall the following trees may produce red leaves. A few of them are lindens, locusts, chestnuts, hedge maples, hackberry, and horse chestnuts. ![]() There are a lot of trees that turn yellow in the fall. What trees have yellow leaves in the fall? ![]() Is the leaf yellow? If so it may be from a locust or linden. ![]() Yes! Not only does the summer color of the leaf help you identify the tree it is from. Can the color of the leaf help me identify it? Is the leaf round, or does it have points? Is the leaf part of a compound leaf structure? If so, are the leaves parallel or alternating? Can you see veins in the leaf, or is it smooth? These simple questions will help you eliminate some possibilities and narrow your search. When it comes to leaf identification it is helpful to break down some unique characteristics about the leaf you have found. What are some tips for identifying leaves? It includes 60 leaves you may find on the ground and what they look like before and after they change colors. That is why I thought this infographic guide to fall leaves was so fascinating. Heading south to Oregon, take the drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway for more breathtaking Autumn color.Ever seen fall leaves on the ground and wonder what type they are? Well, I sure have. Or trip lightly through Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and - if you have a few days - seriously consider not missing Maroon Bells in Aspen.ĭid we mention the Pacific Northwest? Seattle is a good home base for exploring the fall foliage spectacular in Washington State, with Wenatchee a popular favorite for weekend drives, and don't miss an opportunity to cruise the Loop in the Northern Cascades. Out West, sunny California blazes golden yellow in October along scenic routes in Yosemite National Park. Otherwise, in Missouri you can't beat the Ozarks for a blaze of color in mid-October. Door County is also a popular destination in Wisconsin. In the Midwest, some of the best fall foliage can be viewed in Minnesota by traveling the "Rainbow Routes" along Lake Superior north of Duluth, and along the Mississippi River from Red Wing to LaCrescent. Note: leave early in the morning to avoid the crowds. In Tennessee, the Cades Cove Loop Road and Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park also inspires family outings by the carload each year. In the South, be sure to explore the Shenandoah National Park in Ol' Virginia following Skyline Drive through the park for a spectacular fall overview.įurther south, the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is a 105-mile drive filled with color. By the way, if you're in the area don't overlook the big fall spectacular in little Delaware. and then there's New Jersey and its Garden State reputation for some of the best scenic drives on the East coast - followed closely by the Pennsylvania Pocono Region and Maryland with its scenic fall wonders. Meanwhile, October provides prime-time leaf peeping in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont - and all of it awesomely beautiful.Īlso boasts Autumn scenery that's second-to-none.Ĭolder mountainous regions like the western Rockys and the eastern Adirondacks see the first of theįollowed by the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and western Plains in October.ĭeep South enjoy peak fall foliage in early November. Ready? We hit the road In New England, where the State o' Maine provides the earliest viewing of the season beginning in early September. With cool, crisp mornings turning into warm afternoons, just make sure you :īring a small first-aid kit, along with plenty of snacks, fruit juice or water for fall foliage hiking Get ready to leaf through the season's best colors coast-to-coast from early September to later November. ![]()
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