2000 Foliage Report
#2
September 6, 2000
The once lush summer greens are gradually beginning to fade, an indication that the trees are starting their colorful transformation. At this early stage of the foliage season, most of the color is observed in trees which are young or distressed. The swamp maple is one variety of tree providing early color (usually red). Nearly all the Northeast is now experiencing some degree of color change. The exceptions being portions of the Hudson River Valley in New York, the Lake Champlain region in Vermont, coastal sections of Maine and southern New England, much of New Jersey, and western Pennsylvania, which have yet to report any change. Cooler temperatures have moved into the Northeast, which should help the foliage progression.
Leaf drop continues to be very low, as expected so early into the foliage season. Leaf drop will not be a factor until late September into October. This, of course, is highly dependent on wind conditions. Watch for upcoming foliage reports from The Foliage Network to keep up with the autumn's spectacular colors!
