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Fall Color Report
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Every year, the DNR produces a Fall Color Report through the end of October. Take advantage of all the DNR reports and resources.
Fall Colors Report
Northeast Iowa. River valleys are showing more fall color. Sugar maple trees are turning orange and red.
Colors came on very strong last week in central Iowa. Maple trees are turning all shades of red, yellow, and orange. Bitternut hickory is bright yellow. A few oak trees are changing to red; peak of color will be in the next 7-10 days. Still seeing good yellows in cottonwood, walnut, basswood and elm trees. Sumac is very pretty in the roadsides.
Southeast Iowa will be at peak fall color this week. Mostly bottomland species are starting to change colors and lose their leaves. Cottonwood, walnut, hickory and elm trees are showing a little yellow and brown. Some dogwoods and roadside shrubs are beginning to show fall colors. Urban and forest maple trees are showing some reds and yellows.
Fall color is increasing quickly in south central Iowa with about 40% peak colors. Hickory trees are displaying peak colors. Oaks are still pretty green, but are just starting to turn colors.
Lucas County is undergoing a vibrant fall color transformation. Cherries have reached their peak, showing rose hues. Sumac and ivies continue to display striking wine-red tones. Hickory trees are nearing their peak with bright yellows. Some maple trees are starting to show warm orange and red glows. Oak trees remain green.
Fall color will be at its peak for west central Loess Hills this week. Lots of yellows and some reds, but less red than normal. Bitternut hickory trees are changing; they are always a treat. Cool nights and warmer days will help the color last. Oak trees are just getting started; you should be able to pick out the red oak trees by the end of the week.
Hickory, white ash, and many prairie shrubs like sumac are displaying full fall color in southwest Iowa. Color is starting and will continue through this week on oak trees in south central Iowa. Southwest Iowa upland forests are still pretty green, except for midstory trees like ironwood, elm, hackberry, red mulberry and pawpaw (which are yellow).
Resource: https://www.iowadnr.gov/programs-services/forestry-resources/fall-color-report
