Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…of the peak period, while maple, sourwood, dogwood, and gums are well into the peak period. Elevations below 3000 feet show spotty color changes with oaks and maples. Dogwood, sourwood,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…birch, hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…This is primarily due to the abundance of understory trees like dogwood, sourwood, sassafras, black gum that will peak over the upcoming weekend. Species specifics: Dogwood – Burgundy Birch –…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…as dogwood, sourwood, sassafras, black gum, and the presence of birches, poplars, and sweet gums in the overstory. Species specifics: Dogwood – Red / Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar –…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…yellow. While oak and maple have made the largest contributions to overall color this week, previously vivid sourwood, blackgum, and dogwood have surpassed peak. Leaves have dropped and bright shades…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…rapidly dropping leaves. Dogwoods have surpassed peak as reds have faded and leaves have fallen. 100% peak color change will likely be achieved by the end of the week. The…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Species specifics: Dogwood – Green…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…all aspects. Roadsides leading to the mountains have taken on good coloration from sassafras, sourwood, birches, sumac, and some remaining dogwoods. NE Species specifics: Dogwood – Burgundy in lower elevations…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…Some maples, sourwood, dogwood, and hickory continue to add great autumn splendor to the landscape, mainly in wind-protected and lower-elevation areas. Species Specifics: Dogwood – Red, fading, and becoming past…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…to fade are river birch, dogwood, black gum, and yellow poplar. Most species below 2000 feet are exhibiting great color. Species specifics: Dogwood – primarily complete Birch – Yellow Birch…
