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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

Why Leaves Change Colors

As the sun moves farther south the hours of daylight decrease and temperatures fall, causing leaves to stop producing chlorophyll, the chemical that colors them green. With the disappearance of chlorophyll, the underlying colors of the leaves are visible. The next strongest pigment becomes dominant, giving the leaves a "new" color. --------------------------------------------------------------



FALL FOLIAGE COLORATION GUIDE

Yellows

Ash, White - Yellow

Basswood - Yellow

Beech - Yellow

Birch, River - Dull Yellow

Birch, Sweet - Yellow

Buckeye, Ohio - Yellow

Coffeetree, Kentucky - Yellow

Cottonwood, Eastern - Yellow

Elder, Box - Yellow

Elm, American - Yellow

Hazel Nut - Brownish Yellow

Hickory, Mockernut - Dull Yellow

Hickory, Pignut - Dull Yellow

Hickory, Shagbark - Dull Yellow

Hickory, Shellbark - Dull Yellow

Hophornbeam, Eastern - Yellow

Locust, Black - Yellow

Locust, Honey - Yellow

Maple, Silver - Pale Yellow

Oak, Chestnut - Yellow

Pecan - Dull Yellow

Redbud, Eastern - Yellow

Shad Bush - Bright Clear Yellow

Tuliptree - Yellow

Walnut, Black - Yellow

Walnut, White - Bright Yellow

Willow, Black - Pale Yellow



Reds

Dogwood - Crimson

Gum, Black - Deep Red

Oak, Northern Red - Rusty Red

Oak, Pin - Crimson

Oak, Scarlet - Scarlet

Oak, Southern Red - Rusty Red

Oak, Swamp Chestnut - Dark Crimson

Sourwood - Deep Red

Sumac - Brilliant Red



Browns

Oak, Bur - Pale Brown

Oak, Post - Pale Brown

Oak, Shingle - Brown

Oak, Swamp White - Pale Brown



Multi-Colors

Hawthorn - Brilliant Varying Colors

Hazel Nut - Brownish Yellow

Hornbeam - Orange, Scarlet

Maple, Red - Red, Orange

Maple, Sugar - Yellow, Orange, Red

Oak, Black - Dull Red to Orange Brown

Oak, Blackjack - Dull Yellow or Brown

Oak, White - Pink or Red

Persimmon - Glossy Green with Yellow

Sassafras - Red, Orange, Yellow

Sweetgum - Yellow, Orange, Brown

Sycamore, American - Yellow, Brown

Witch Hazel - Bright Yellow-Orange



No Change

Magnolia, Umbrella - No Change

Holly, American - No Change --------------------------------------------------------------

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