This summer has been a complete 180 from last year’s weather, and that stark difference could affect the fall colors this ...

Black Gum Black gum trees are known and loved for their star-shaped leaves that shift to shades of scarlet, bright red, and even purple in the fall. They yield small, bluish-black fruit in the ...

The drought brought stress to the trees, causing them to change colors weeks ahead of schedule. The worse the drought, the earlier fall colors appear more widespread.

Fall colors are on display at Promontory Point in Chicago, Oct. 28, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune) Colorful fall trees brighten Promontory Point in Chicago, Oct. 28, 2024.

In summer, small, purplish-black fruits — which birds love — form, followed by gorgeous red, orange, yellow fall leaf color. These natives are hardy to minus 40 degrees.

ODNR map shows where trees will change color in coming weeks Many trees haven't been able to find their fall groove due to the warm temperatures. But thanks to recent rainy days, they will finally ...

Fall foliage season is such a special time of the year because peak colors only last about a week. Soon after, the process of leaves falling off trees happens.