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…

Storm Mitigation Planning

Planning Both communities and arborists need to plan ahead for storms. An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. GFC can help communities…

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…

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…

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…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…and sassafras are continually shifting from green to yellow, increasing variety to overlooks as time progresses. Oaks are beginning to fade to brown with small hints of yellow. Dogwoods have…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…close. Roadsides have seen significant increases in color from these same species, with blackgum, dogwood, and sumac adding more to the roadside reds, and the yellow poplar being supported again…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

…sourwoods have started to turn red and burgundy, and dogwoods are showing muted reds. At higher elevations, a number of maples are already turning deep red. Along roadsides, the reds…