Today's moment of autumn
Up close.
South Pine Ave, Albany, 4 pm.
One of these days we're going to learn which maples turn which colors.
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Interesting that you mention that. This year I noticed that the silver maples are all yellow. Sugars are definitely red, because it's the sugar in them that turns it red. I know we also have a lot of Norway maples (not a native species, in case you were curious) in the Helderberg area, but for some reason they don't seem to be turning yet.
... said ethan on Oct 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM | link
This link explains why leaves turn the colors they do, and has the weather "recipe" for a fall full of vibrant crimsons.
http://dnr.wi.gov/eek/veg/trees/treestruecolor.htm
... said Erin on Oct 19, 2013 at 5:40 PM | link