Some varieties of Japanese maple provide brilliant crimson in autumn. So. California color spotter Julie Kirby found examples at Descanso Gardens this week in La Canada-Flintridge.
Last week’s heat wave scorched several of the garden’s maples, though it appears milder temperatures will prevail in the future.
It’s still too early for much change elsewhere in Southern California. Though, high elevations in the San Bernardino Mountains will show first.
- Descanso Gardens, La Canada-Flintridge (1,188′) – Just Starting (0 – 10%)
