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Sounds like a drink, doesn’t it? As seen in these photos supplied by color spotter Alicia Vennos of Mono County, the McGee Creek Canyon trail is showing very little autumn color, though splashes of yellow aspen can be seen against its rock walls. 0 — 15% — McGee Creek Canyon — An occasional aspen tree […]
I’m often asked whether Autumn will arrive early or late, whether it will be long or short lasting, or whether the color will be spectacular or dull. The signs of autumn begin in autumn when individual specimens turn color sooner than other nearby trees, shrubs or grasses. That’s happened this year. Our color spotters say […]
Color spotter Ben Carlson of San Francisco’s Friends of the Urban Forest checked in with some details of what to look for in San Francisco this autumn. He reports, “Though we haven’t seen any fall color yet in San Francisco, we know we’ll be enjoying some good colors soon, thanks to our great collection of […]
California Fall Color has begun hearing from color spotters that the first signs of fall color are appearing… still a month from the official start of autumn! The photo at left was shot today by color spotter Alicia Vennos of an aspen in Mono County. And, so we are able to say that Mono County […]
It’s mid-summer and a hot day. What better time to turn to thoughts of cool autumn days? For those who wonder if California Fall Color will reappear with the autumn colors… no fear. I’ve spoken with the site’s sponsors and they’ve all confirmed their interest in renewing participation for the coming year. So, California Fall […]
Now that winter has arrived officially, California Fall Color will hybernate until next Autumn. Before we head into our den, however, here’s wishing all our loyal readers all the best for the holidays and new year. 2011 will be remembered as a year of beautiful and long-lasting fall color, with little wind (until the end […]
Landing at Long Beach yesterday, our JetBlue flight crossed an urban landscape that was speckled with bright orange and gold exotic trees. The top branches of the tallest trees were stripped of leaves, though all below was full of color and glory. 75 — 100% — Long Beach, Southern LA County — Non-native landscaped trees […]
This week, Zack Behrens of KCET-TV posts gorgeous shots of orangy color in Los Angeles and debunks the myth that LA has no seasons. CLICK HERE to see his report and proof positive that Los Angeles is literally aflame with color in autumn. Though, this week’s big winds are stripping the color. CLICK HERE to […]
It didn’t even take “24 little hours” for the color to disappear in El Dorado Hills. These two photographs of a Redbud, covered with yellow leaves were taken four and a half hours apart, as gale force winds lashed northern California today. Some of the color survived, but much was blown from the trees. 75 […]
If awards were given for fall color reports this autumn, Alicia Vennos of Mono County, Katie Shaw from the Shasta Cascade, Frank McDonough from Los Angeles County, Richard McCutcheon of Plumas County and Jared Smith from Inyo County would be the nominees, as each supplied lots of great reports. The latest comes from Katie who […]