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Rapid Change Down South

Chinese pistache (Sarah's radiance), Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough

“Rain, sunshine, and cool nights are causing things to turn here quite rapidly,” reported Frank McDonough of the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, today. The change between what he posted ten days ago and now is significant. 

In past years, the LA County Arboretum’s peak extended two weeks into December. However, a few of its trees, presently, are nearly Past Peak.

Chinese pistache, Education center, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Liduidambar and Crepe myrtle, Peacock Cafe, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Chinese pistache, Education Section, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Crepe myrtle, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Autumn blaze maple (Jeffersred), Crescent Garden, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Redbud (/gleditsia triacanthos, Meadowbrook section LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough
Redbud (l) and Gleditsia triacanthos (r), Meadowbrook Section, Crepe myrtle, LA County Arboretum (11/17/22) Frank McDonough

Enough peak color will remain to make a Thanksgiving Day week trip to arboreta and botanic gardens in LA County gratifying. Peak color should be seen at the arboretum into the first week of December, though go now to see it at its best.

  • LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (482′) – PEAK (75-100%), GO NOW!
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