…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,…

…to bring some fall color to your backyard or community, there are many native trees you can plant. Red maples provide some of the most brilliant fall color, but many…

…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…

…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…

…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…

…of color change from green to date: 5% above 3000 feet and below 3000 feet. Scenic NE Drive: Lovell-Wikle Scenic Highway was the best for overall color this week. There…

…for some color below 2500’ with the potential for some good color scattered around. As the canopy comes down, roadside sights hidden during the summer months begin to emerge providing…