In the fall, its fan-shaped leaves turn a brilliant, buttery yellow that can light up a garden like few other trees.

In the usual explanation, the leaves fade, turning yellow in October. Eventually the leaves die, falling off of the trees. Hence, we often call the season "fall." Biologically speaking, though, the ...

But fall color doesn't have to come from towering trees alone ... The fiery red foliage often has hints of orange and yellow, creating a warm, inviting look that's hard to resist!

Some mixtures give rise to the reddish and purplish fall colors of trees such as dogwoods and sumacs, while others give the sugar maple its brilliant orange. The autumn foliage of some trees show only ...

Depending on their conditions, the foliage can also be yellow and orange in areas. The “Fall Fiesta” maple is an especially vibrant cultivar, Branhagen said. Other interesting fall trees ...

25, 2020 7:01 a.m. | Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 7:01 a.m. There’s a nip in the air and some tint in the trees. It’s time to start planning your fall foliage viewing, and the Laurel Highlands is ...