The most common leaf colors of fall are red, yellow, and orange. Some tree species can express several of these colors simultaneously as the season progresses. All leaves start out in summer as green.

Is it finally starting to feel like fall for Ohio's trees? As nights get longer and cooler, the leaves start to change into brilliant colors in preparation for the cold temperatures of fall.

Want to know if your area has begun its transition into fall? Check out this map. In most areas of Ohio, the tree canopies have started to change color. Some species of trees are on track for a ...

some continued rain and cooler temperatures would really help these tree species even show more of their brilliant colors," said Parrott. Ohioans can track the change of fall leaves via the DNR's ...

For some trees ... of the color green,” Gallinat says. Other species, such as red maples and sweet gums, produce new pigments—red and purple anthocyanins—especially for the fall.

"This is the time to get outdoors and enjoy the fireworks of fall color. Some of the best tree species right now with color include walnuts, sweetgum and dogwoods." Chlorophyll, the chemical that ...

some continued rain and cooler temperatures would really help these tree species even show more of their brilliant colors,” said Parrott. The best way to track the fall foliage changes around ...