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In the fields of horticulture and botany, the term deciduous (/ d ɪ ˈ s ɪ dʒ u. ə s /) [1] [2] means "falling off at maturity" [3] and "tending to fall off", [4] in reference to trees and shrubs that seasonally shed leaves, usually in the autumn; to the shedding of petals, after flowering; and to the shedding of ripe fruit.
Temperate deciduous forests are characterized by a variety of temperate deciduous tree species that vary based on region. [6] Most tree species present in temperate deciduous forests are broadleaf trees that lose their leaves in the fall, [8] though some coniferous trees such as pines (Pinus) are present in northern temperate deciduous forests. [6]
Autumn leaf color is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the autumn season, various shades of yellow, orange, red, purple, and brown. [1]
During the fall,the deciduous trees that line the canals turn to a brilliant array of autumnal colors and these are reflected in the water, creating an almost magical atmosphere.
The fall color is orange red and persists longer than usual. 'Autumn Flame' – A fast grower with exceptional bright red fall color developing early. The leaves are also smaller than the species. 'Autumn Radiance' – Dense oval crown with an orange-red fall color. 'Autumn Spire' – Broad columnar crown; red fall color; very hardy. 'Bowhall ...
Though most trees are still bearing green leaves, soon the Ozarks will be full of red, orange and yellow. The News-Leader compiled a list of the 10 best spots to see fall foliage throughout the ...
Fall foliage of the Eastern Temperate Forests. The Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion has favorable growing conditions for a number of plant species, the dominant being large, broadleaf, deciduous trees. [2] Before the arrival of Europeans, this area was almost completely forested.
A 10-year-old tree is typically about 5 m (20 ft) tall. As with most trees, forest-grown sugar maples form a much taller trunk and narrower canopy than open-growth ones. [citation needed] The leaves are deciduous, up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long and wide, [8] palmate, with five lobes and borne in opposite pairs. The basal lobes are relatively small ...