Late Fall

Dogwood November 3, 2018 

 Fall peak foliage here is usually Oct. 20 but not this year and even last year too.  Typically, dogwood trees begin turning maroon color in September.  This year it was late October and as you can see from the photo above, the trees are holding their color into November.

Our driveway on November 3 also was full of color with hickories turning their golden yellow.

On November 6, American Beech trees are yellow with the bright green of the Christmas ferns below.  These trees keep their leaves all winter, only shedding them in early spring.

I love the smooth bark and close up views of the American Beech. 

On November 17, this red oak tree retained the red color.  The red oaks retain their leaves until December although they turn brown. In the foreground is another oak retaining its color well into November. 

Last year, I also noted the late fall.  If this continues, we must consider that our winter is arriving later with spring earlier as well.  It may be because of climate change.  It certainly feels like it here in Rye Hollow.