Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…tanoaks (Lithocarpus densiflorus), coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia), and California black oaks (Quercus kelloggii) have been killed by the fungus, Phytophthora ramorum. On these hosts, the fungus causes a bleeding…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…ground. (R) Black discoloration in sapwood, a typical symptom of laurel wilt in Redbay trees. Photo Credit: GFC Laurel wilt is a deadly vascular disease of plants in the Laurel…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of the oaks, such as scarlet or shumard, can also have great color. Blackgum expresses some very vivid color, and bald cypress provides unique texture as well as attractive color…
Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…completed by March 31, 2026. To apply: Complete the Restoring Shortleaf Pine & Oak Habitat in the Georgia Cumberlands II Cost Share Agreement and return to Blake Lovell at blovell@gfc.state.ga.us….
Conservation Woodland Program
…Coneflower Spiderwort Bee Balm False Rosemary St. John’s Wort Blackeyed Susan Hardy Lantana Sunflower Buttonbush Ironweed Sweet Pepperbush Butterfly Weed and other Milkweeds Hyssop Wheat Celosia Catnip Joe-pye Weed Wild…
10-20-21 Leaf Watch Report
The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. Areas with high concentrations of blackgum and sourwood are currently showing the most vivid colors providing differing shades of red and orange. Sassafras is also beginning to show a variety of colors including yellow, orange and red.
10-27-21 Leaf Watch Report
Foliage color change is steadily progressing and is most visible in areas above 2000 feet. Sourwood and blackgum continue to provide a majority of the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of vivid yellows, golds, and browns.
11-11-21 Leaf Watch Report
Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional patches of red. There is very little green left and many species such as yellow poplar, sourwood, and blackgum have lost a majority of their leaves, resulting in patches with little to no color.
