2024年11月15日 · See see our 2024 fall foliage color map to get an idea of when fall leaves change their color. Find out when foliage foliage starts, how long fall foliage lasts, and where to go to see the best fall foliage colors.

2024年8月13日 · From September 4 to November 20, the fall tree foliage map tracks seven stages of fall color, starting with "no change" to "past peak." The best color is represented by cherry red. The 2024 forecast predicts the first parts of the country will see peak fall tree colors around October 2.

2022年9月5日 · Tree leaves will start falling either early or late October – about a week after peak color. Leaf Fall Dates in the Midwest: Expect leaf color to be the best around mid-October. Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan will see this a bit sooner in early October.

2024年8月23日 · Drought conditions during late summer and early fall can also trigger an early “shutdown” of trees as they prepare for winter, causing leaves to release early from trees without reaching their full-color potential.

2024年9月27日 · Why do leaves fall? Trees lose their leaves to prepare for winter. Without the leaves, the tree will spend less energy through harsh winters. Additionally, not having leaves allows for wind to blow through a tree's branches without straining it, and helps conserve moisture in its trunk. Where and when leaves are predicted to change

2024年10月26日 · Precipitation has a dramatic impact on fall foliage and the vibrance of colors seen then the leaves change. Wetter summer and autumn seasons mean more nutrients for the tree to convert into energy, leaving its leaves with stunning color in the fall.

White oak (Q. alba) and swamp white oak (Q. bicolor) turn purple-red or russet. Bur oak (Q. macrocarpa) displays yellow to brown fall leaves. Late Season Foliage. A few tree species hold onto their green leaves late into fall before transforming color. These tardy leaf changers provide late season interest:

2019年8月27日 · A severe drought in late spring affects tree leaf color as do too many warm days in autumn. When an individual tree is not receiving enough sunlight, water, or nutrients, the leaf colors may be diminished, or the leaves may fall off early without changing color.

2018年10月12日 · A prolonged drought can delay color change for a few weeks. The ideal conditions for producing the best colors are good summer weather, with timely rainfall, and sunny fall days with the cool night temperatures. Tree species vary in their ability to provide fall color, as some trees just don’t produce anything noteworthy.

2024年9月20日 · Why Are Leaves Changing Color Later This Fall? What impact do rising temperatures have on fall foliage? In this video, Museum Educator Sloane explains how trees change color in response to cooling temperatures: when chlorophyll production slows, the bright orange, red, and yellow pigments in leaves are revealed.