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 ...

The autumn leaves could show up late this year — and with softer shades. Why it matters: Fall foliage isn't just pretty scenery or a tourism draw — its timing and vibrancy could flag deeper forest ...

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 ...

It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...

With September finally here, the yellow, orange and red hues of fall foliage will soon make an appearance, signalling the coming of the autumn and trees preserving their energy each year. Fall foliage ...

Gold in a branch on the sunny side of a tree. Scarlet in a shrub. The first flashes of color mean that fall is coming soon. Leaf color is a sign that trees are preparing for winter by entering the ...

It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...

Leaf-peeping season is about to begin! Summer's high temperatures have cooled for much of the eastern U.S. as temperatures dipped 10 to 20 degrees below the historical average for the first week of ...

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 ...

I had written an article on leaves during a series on plants. I wrote about the green called chlorophyll. Green is the color of life, nature, health and prosperity. It is hope in the spring; the ...