Fall Foliage Report – Nov. 24, 2010

The fall color season is winding down in Virginia. Many areas of the Piedmont have isolated areas of color, though this area is past peak. The Coastal Plain has significant color, most areas are at peak or just past peak color.

This the last Fall Foliage Report for the season. Thanks for supporting us!! These posts will resume in October 2011.

Fall Foliage Report – Nov. 18, 2010

The fall color season is drawing to a close in Virginia. Many areas of the Piedmont, especially the southern Piedmont, still have color, though this area is past peak. The Coastal Plain has significant color and areas will be peaking between now and Thanksgiving.

Fall Foliage Report – Nov. 12, 2010

The fall color show continues to roll across Virginia. In the upper Piedmont, considerable color can still be seen, though colors are past peak. In the lower Piedmont, colors are at or just past peak. In the Coastal Plain of Virginia, significant color can be seen on the Peninsula. On the Eastern Shore, roughly fifty-percent of the trees have color.

Fall Foliage Report – Nov. 4, 2010

Significant color change can be seen in the Piedmont. Most tree species are at full color with some species of oaks lagging a little bit. Many areas are approaching peak color. East of Richmond in the Coastal Plain of Virginia, patchy color change can be seen, and fall color can be found on the Peninsula.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 28, 2010

Fall colors are in full view across the state. In the New River Valley, more than 75% of the trees have peak color. In the Shenandoah Valley, fall color is evident on between 65-75% of the trees. The Piedmont has approximately 50% color and is expected to peak in early November. The Coastal Plain is expected to peak in mid-November.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 21, 2010

Fall color season is  underway across the state. In Southwest Virginia, peak colors can still be seen in many areas. The Mount Rogers area is at or just past peak. Peak colors are expected within the next ten days at lower elevations. In the New River Valley, colors are near peak in the higher elevations, and approaching peak in the lower elevations. In the Allegheny Mountains, colors are past peak. In the Shenandoah Valley, approximately 50% of the trees have color and are at or approaching peak. Elsewhere in the state, the Piedmont has approximately 25% color. The Coastal Plain is expected to peak in mid-November.

Fall fire season is in effect from October 15th to November 30th, so remember to be careful with outdoor fire. When burning leaves, the Virginia Department of Forestry recommends burning small piles, have water on hand and a cell phone nearby to dial 911 if it gets out of control. To learn about scenic driving tours or to pick up a copy of our tree identification book, visit our website at http://www.dof.virginia.gov/.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 14, 2010

Fall colors are revealing themselves across the state. In Southwest Virginia, colors continue to transition away from green. In the New River Valley, approximately one-quarter to one-third of the trees have color. In the Allegheny Mountains, significant color change can be seen in western Highland County as well as the eastern part of the county. In the Shenandoah Valley, the fall color change is underway. Fall colors continue unfolding in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. At this time, peak colors are expected in the mountains during late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during mid-to-late November.

Fall Fire Season begins on October 15th. When burning leaves, the Virginia Department of Forestry recommends burning small piles, have water on hand and a cell phone nearby to dial 911 if it gets out of control.

To learn about scenic driving tours or to pick up a copy of our tree identification book, visit our website at www.dof.virginia.gov.

Fall Foliage Report - Oct. 7, 2010

Color changes continue throughout the state. In southwest Virginia, very little color change can be seen at this time. Color change can be seen in tree species such as poplars, sweet gum, dogwood and maple. At this time, peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during late October and early November. To learn about scenic driving tours or to pick up a copy of our tree identification book, visit our website at www.dof.virginia.gov.

Waynesboro Apple Days

The Apple Days Festival Craft Show is this weekend in Waynesboro.

This week - Sept. 30

Green is still the dominant color on Virginia trees. Some color change can be seen in tree species such as poplars, sweet gum, dogwood and maple. Peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during late October and early November.

Early Changers

How well can you identify trees? If you don't know what a yellow poplar looks like, now is a good time to learn! Yellow poplars are "early changers" each year, the first ones to remind you that school has started, and that pumpkins will soon be for sale everywhere. So, when you see tall, straight trees along the roadside, notice if their leaves are turning yellow. It probably is a yellow poplar.

You can see more characteristics of the yellow poplar on our website at http://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/poplar-yellow.htm