A Beginner’s Guide to Fall Leaf Identification of Kentucky and Indiana

Can you believe it’s already October? I pulled out my Halloween shirts and picked a black one with a skull to wear today. I’ll even be trick-or-treating this weekend.

One of the best parts of fall is watching the leaves change. Yellows, reds, oranges, and browns all blend together like nature’s own painting. A Sunday drive this time of year feels like cruising through an art gallery.

What Influences Autumn Leaf Color?

According to the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists aren’t 100% sure of the science behind tree color changes, but they believe the changes are influenced by three things:

Leaf pigments

Length of night

Weather

The original color of the leaves, along with temperatures and ra

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