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How Leaves Change Colorful Fall Species (roll over to identify)
Tulip Tree Ginkgo Redbud White Mulberry
Foliage Map
Sassafras Sweetgum Sugar Maple Witch Hazel
Colorful Species
Black gum Red Maple Flowering Dogwood Burning Bush

Fall Color Progression

This graph shows the three waves of fall color - yellow, orange, and red. Depending on the region, each wave takes seven to 16 days to progress. In mid-season, where the three colors intersect, the fall display is most colorful.

 Fall Color Progression

 

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