Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…with high color intensities of red or yellow. Sweetgum also provides a few areas of color, showing occasional shades of dull red and brown but still mostly green. Oak, birch,…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…to Hwy 136. North Central: Higher elevations have likely reached the “peak” color change. Oaks have turned and create that bronze color we all love to see. Some early turning…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…little to no color. Maple, oak, and hickory have continued to retain leaves and are currently showing the most amount of color. Maple is responsible for a majority of the…

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…similar characteristics in foliage color change. While percentage color change from green to date continues to increase every week; Species specifics: Dogwood – mix of dull and deep reds Birch…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…of the oaks, such as scarlet or shumard, can also have great color. Blackgum expresses some very vivid color, and bald cypress provides unique texture as well as attractive color

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…The Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain areas are currently showing similar characteristics in foliage color change. Color change is steadily increasing every week; however, it is about a week behind…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…spots with high color intensities of red or yellow. Sweetgum also provides a few areas of color, showing occasional shades of dull red and brown but still mostly green. Oak,…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…area. Sourwood and black gum still retain the deep red color they have exhibited throughout the previous weeks. Hickory, beech and birch are also at peak showing color spectrums from…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

Northwest: Green leaves are becoming harder to find as many species have shifted to various colors, including red, orange, yellow, brown, and gold. As leaf fall progresses, color intensity and…