Due to increasing heat and drought, forests are turning brown more often before autumn, when leaf senescence normally occurs.

The fall colors of large woodland trees seemed a bit more muted and more sporadic compared with previous years, likely due to the drought. For example, in some woodlands, shagbark hickory leaves ...

As the outside world normally is around this time each November, things have changed a lot. Many trees are already devoid of leaves while others are still covered with colorful ones. When the ...

Fall foliage begins its journey south from Canada, reaching Missouri by mid-September. Peak color in Missouri is expected around mid to late October, showcasing vibrant hues from sassafras and sumac ...