During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories ... Some mixtures give rise to the reddish and purplish fall colors of trees such as dogwoods and sumacs, while others give the sugar ...

For those longing for a spectacular landscape past the traditional summer display of flowering plants, plenty of options abound. Show-stopping trees, seasonal shrubs and fall-blooming perennials ...

Warm days and cool nights tend to produce the best fall color. A 2021 study suggested that Northeastern U.S. maple leaves are changing later—though climate change can also bring dry weather ...

There are countless cultivars of Japanese Maple, offering a range of sizes, shapes, and leaf types ... that contrasts beautifully with other fall foliage, and they often grow in a graceful ...