Fall colors beginning but spotty

Cottonwood and black walnut trees are starting to change color in north central and northwest Iowa. Red maples in town are starting to change colors.

Early fall colors have started in central Iowa, but are still very spotty with only about 10-15% of the foliage showing color.

Reds are beginning to appear on some maple trees, especially in towns. Maroon colors are appearing on sumac, dogwood and Virginia creeper vines. Walnut, cottonwood, basswood, elm, and hackberry trees are turning yellow.

It’s early in the season in southeast Iowa. Mostly bottom land species are starting to change colors and lose leaves. Cottonwood, walnut and elm trees are showing a little yellow and brown. Some dogwoods and roadside shrubs are starting to show fall colors.

Walnut and cottonwood trees are starting to show a little yellow in south central Iowa.

Shrubs and vines are showing some purples and reds.

Cottonwood, white ash and red maple trees are starting to change color in southwest Iowa. Upland shrubs (sumac, dogwood, plum) on south/west slopes are starting to turn red and purple.