Autumn is “leaf season,” nature’s annual color festival. Environmental factors and the genetic makeup of the trees determine the intensity and times of peak color, with factors varying from tree to tree and region to region. Here are 8 of our favorite trees for fall color. These trees will also provide spring color, shade, privacy, and wildlife habitat. Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Called “one of the best and most consistent native trees for fall color” by tree expert Michael Dirr,…
Fall Color
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Arbor Day fall shipping started this week, which means your new trees will be arriving soon and ready to plant. Thousands of trees will be shipped from the Arbor Day nursery. Here are the…
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Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. Each month our arborists answer YOUR questions. This month’s question: Why do Leaves Change Color? Tweet us your tree…
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Writer-naturalist Donald Peattie once wrote, “Lovely as it is, dogwood stoops also to be useful.” What’s in a Name? For all the beauty of this tree, the common name of dogwood may come from…
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It’s August now, and I admit that part of me is starting to think about the upcoming fall season. It’s the landscaper part of me that’s looking ahead; the outdoor enthusiast part of me…
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Three Do It Yourself methods to create clumps of River Birch or Paper Birch trees. …