Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…

Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…shifted to a range of dull yellow, brown, and gold with occasional patches of maroon and yellow. Views from Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…is currently showing the most change in color throughout the Lookout Mountain area. NW Species specifics: Dogwood – Vivid reds fading to maroon and brown Birch – slowly fading to…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…green. Species specifics: Maple – green to light shades of red and yellow. Dogwood – still green Sourwood – usually the first species to show signs of color. Estimated percentage…

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 12, 2022

…approximately 10%. Species specifics: Maple – Green with hints of vivid red and yellow. Yellow poplar – Green with hints of yellow and brown. Sumac – Green fading to red….

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…overall color change is approximately 50% above 2000 feet and 25% below 2000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Becoming deep red and yellow. Yellow poplar – Shifting to yellow, bronze,…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…color change is approximately 85% above 2000 feet and 70% below 2000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Deep red fading to vivid orange. Yellow poplar – Yellow, bronze, or gold….

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…North Central Georgia above 2,000 feet have surpassed peak. The estimated percentage of overall color change is at or past peak for most overstory species. Species Specifics: Dogwood – Dull…

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