For gardeners, few sights rival the breathtaking transformation of leaves in the fall. The fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep purples bring a sense of wonder to the landscape while signaling the ...

We are soon approaching the time of year with shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures; when these changes occur, the vibrant green leaves on trees begin to slowly change to reds, yellows, ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in ...

Leaves begin to change color in the fall thanks to cooler days and nights, and due to shorter days bringing less sunlight. This causes trees to stop producing as much chlorophyll, which gives leaves ...

Colorful fall foliage continues to emerge across the Empire state as New York's leaf-peeping season is underway. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, spectacular seasonal hues are ...

The annual autumn leaf show is almost here, and the reds and oranges of fall are expected to bring vivid displays of color. However, not all regions of the country are in for a vibrant season. Vivid ...

Fall may still feel weeks away for much of the country, but the first hints of autumn color are already appearing in the far north. According to The Foliage Report released on Aug. 20, 2025, Alaska ...

As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns and ...