Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…but beginning to show early signs of yellow, orange, and red. The different species of oaks should progress rapidly over the next several weeks. Species specifics: Maple – Yellow, orange,…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…brown edges Oak – green slowly fading to brown and yellow Blackgum – shifting to orange and red Sassafras – shows a variety of yellow, orange, and red Sweetgum –…

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…have combined to give the look and feel of fall for Northeast Georgia. While the birches, poplars, and sycamores have all but completed their fall showing, other species like dogwood,…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…vivid yellows, golds, and browns. Sassafras has also began shifting to shades of yellow, orange, and red. Select red maples are slowly making the transformation from green to differing shades…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…good continuation of color. Hickory have become much more prevalent with golden yellows now common. Understory and roadside sassafras are offering nice yellows, reds, and oranges. Many early-changing birches continue…

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Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…as many species are at or surpassing peak. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood – fading to maroon…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…this week by the birches. Many yellow poplars are currently shedding leaves with leaf showers common along your drive. However, there is still a solid population of poplar that are…