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Northwest Georgia Foilage color change is currently at peak as nearly all overstory trees have transitioned from green to a variety of colors. We’re seeing a more uniform shift to slightly muted tones of yellow, red, orange, gold, and bronze. Northern red oak is in full swing, shifting from bright red and green to deeper … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia This is shaping up to be a very good fall color season. The healthy canopy established during the summer, combined with the recent beneficial rain, have created the ideal conditions for vibrant color. High leaf retention from a variety of oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum continue to provide swaths of color. … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia Fall color is becoming more pronounced across Northwest Georgia this week. A percentage of all tree species have officially begun to show color, with some displaying notable changes. Oaks, which are typically the last to turn as they require more sustained cool weather to break down chlorophyll, are already showing vibrant colors. Chestnut … Continue Reading →

NOTE: The regions are showing some color disparities due to differing soil moisture levels, elevations, sun exposure, and the east-to-west progression of fall color! Northwest Georgia Fall color progression continues in the region, though the pace has been slowed by unusually dry conditions. While green remains the dominant color across the landscape, the palette is … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia Fall color change is steadily progressing as we enter the second week of October with subtle but noticeable shifts as new colors emerge. While green still dominates the landscape, we’re seeing some subtle shifts in color with scattered pockets of vibrant hints of the transformation to come. Blackgum and dogwood are currently leading … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia The forest canopy remains mostly green, though rocky outcrops and well-drained slopes are browning and shedding leaves due to moisture stress. A select few maples are starting to flash red and yellow while some sweetgums are shifting from green to deep maroon. Oaks are still holding their green but are gradually fading to … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia Foliage color change in Northwest Georgia is currently at peak with the primary focus now on oak and hickory. Large Northern red oaks have recently shifted to vibrant shades of orange and red; while chestnut oak and white oak are showing yellow, bronze, and orange. Leaf retention remains strong among hickories, contributing to … Continue Reading →

Northwest Georgia The greens are fading into peak fall color – which will be exploding over the next week – in northwest Georgia. Northern red oak and white oak are showing vibrant colors of maroon, orange, and red. Hickory and maple are primarily responsible for the vast swaths of yellow. Chestnut oak, beech, and birch … Continue Reading →

North Central Georgia What a difference a week makes here in north-central Georgia! There has been a rapid transformation of fall colors in the mountains, especially at elevations above 3,000 feet and up to Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet. Even in the lower elevations between approximately 1,500-2,500 feet, there are now noticeable patches of vivid … Continue Reading →

North Central Georgia This week there have been noticeable improvements in fall color development, especially across the highest elevations of north-central Georgia. At this time, the primary species showcasing great fall color are understory species such as dogwood, sourwood, sumac, and some occasional maples. Generally, most of the overstory species such oaks, hickories, and birch … Continue Reading →