Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021

…little to no color. Maple, oak, and hickory have continued to retain leaves and are currently showing the most amount of color. Maple is responsible for a majority of the…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

Northwest: Green leaves are becoming harder to find as many species have shifted to various colors, including red, orange, yellow, brown, and gold. As leaf fall progresses, color intensity and…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…peaks have noticeably more color than the slopes and valleys below. The areas on top of the Cumberland Plateau show unique colors. Maple and sourwood are primarily responsible for most…

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…similar characteristics in foliage color change. While percentage color change from green to date continues to increase every week; Species specifics: Dogwood – mix of dull and deep reds Birch…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…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…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

colors. Northeast: This weekend should kick off significant changes, especially in higher elevations. Understory trees are exhibiting moderate to exceptional color. Sourwood is bright red in color, and the vast…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…displaying the same vivid colors they were last week, the overlooks exhibit more overall color now than they have all year. Overlooks and ridges are predominantly composed of a mix…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…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…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

color! The yellow coloration is contributed primarily by hickories, yellow birch, and some maples are displaying shades of yellow…red oak, maple and some remaining sourwoods are providing reds and oranges….