Here's the science behind the fall leaf colors. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 60°F. Sunday, June 8th 2025 ... Which trees drop their leaves the soonest in fall or earlier?

You're not imagining it. Trees have been acting like it's not fall yet. The red, orange, and gold hues that light up forests and our yards in autumn are showing up later than usual across the ...

Fall arrives Thursday, and while a few trees are already changing hues, weather is an important factor in setting when leaf color reaches its peak. Click here for important updates to our privacy ...

Deciduous trees (those that drop their leaves in fall) rely on plenty of sunshine to produce chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green color of their leaves, is located in ...

Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is one of the easiest trees to grow for fall color. It suits gardens of all sizes and even grows well in containers. In general, it's easy to care for and grow ...

Flowers don’t have all the power to enliven a landscape. Here are 4 trees and other plants that do well in the coastal region ...

Leaves changed color earlier than usual because of Ohio's drought Before we get to the science, we have to mention how Ohio's late summer weather might impact the timing of fall colors.

Chlorophyll is a pigment that helps give leaves their color. The chemical compound helps the trees create their own food through photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into chemical energy.

Fall is marked by the slow, beautiful change of green foliage to vibrant colors. As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, leaves stop making chlorophyll, a pigment responsible for the ...

ST. LOUIS — Autumn’s paintbrush is starting to spread its colorful hue across the St. Louis area. Reds, pinks, oranges and yellows are starting to pop up on trees, giving leaf peepers a fall ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The fall season is quickly wrapping up and, as the winter chill inches closer, the life cycle of fall colors will end, leaving trees with only their branches left to stand ...