Northwest Georgia This is shaping up to be a very good fall color season. The healthy canopy established during the summer, combined with the recent beneficial rain, have created the ideal conditions for vibrant color. High leaf retention from a variety of oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum continue to provide swaths of color. … Continue Reading → The post Leaf Watch Report for October 29th, 2025 first appeared on Georgia Forestry Commission.| Georgia Forestry Commission
Northwest Georgia Fall color is becoming more pronounced across Northwest Georgia this week. A percentage of all tree species have officially begun to show color, with some displaying notable changes. Oaks, which are typically the last to turn as they require more sustained cool weather to break down chlorophyll, are already showing vibrant colors. Chestnut| Georgia Forestry Commission
NOTE: The regions are showing some color disparities due to differing soil moisture levels, elevations, sun exposure, and the east-to-west progression of fall color! Northwest Georgia Fall color progression continues in the region, though the pace has been slowed by unusually dry conditions. While green remains the dominant color across the landscape, the palette is … Continue Reading → The post Leaf Watch Report for October 15th, 2025 first appeared on Georgia Forestry Commission.| Georgia Forestry Commission
Northwest Georgia Fall color change is steadily progressing as we enter the second week of October with subtle but noticeable shifts as new colors emerge. While green still dominates the landscape, we’re seeing some subtle shifts in color with scattered pockets of vibrant hints of the transformation to come. Blackgum and dogwood are currently leading … Continue Reading → The post Leaf Watch Report for October 8th, 2025 first appeared on Georgia Forestry Commission.| Georgia Forestry Commission
Northwest Georgia The forest canopy remains mostly green, though rocky outcrops and well-drained slopes are browning and shedding leaves due to moisture stress. A select few maples are starting to flash red and yellow while some sweetgums are shifting from green to deep maroon. Oaks are still holding their green but are gradually fading to … Continue Reading → The post Leaf Watch Report for October 2nd, 2025 first appeared on Georgia Forestry Commission.| Georgia Forestry Commission
