During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most ... anthocyanin formation producing bright reds in maples. However, early frost will weaken the brilliant red color. Rainy ...

Fall foliage outlooks say peak fall colors will start appearing in the northeast United States by early October and quickly spread south. The outlook is more complex out West, where elevation ...

However, if the shrubs have smaller-than-normal leaves, light green to yellowish leaf color, early leaf drop, or stunted growth, the proper addition of organic matter or fertilizer can increase ...