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Got Nature? Blog
The display of color we enjoy each fall is explained by understanding plant pigments, the physiology and anatomy of leaves, and the influence of climate and seasonal weather conditions. Fall weather conditions favoring formation of bright red autumn color are warm sunny days followed by cool but not freezing nights.
Check out the Why Leaves Change Color publication for the answer along with other hardwood tree information.
Resources
Fifty Trees of the Midwest App for the iPhone, The Education Store
Native Trees of the Midwest, The Education Store
Shrubs of Indiana CD: Their Identification and Uses, The Education Store
Shrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest: Identification, Wildlife Values and Landscaping Use, The Education Store
Trees of Indiana CD, The Education Store
Lenny Farlee, Sustaining Hardwood Extension Specialist
Purdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Recent Posts
- Report Spotted Lanternfly – Purdue Landscape Report
Posted: April 10, 2024 in Alert, Forestry, Invasive Insects, Plants, Wildlife, Woodlands - Declining Pines of the White Variety – Purdue Landscape Report
Posted: in Alert, Disease, Forestry, Plants, Wildlife, Woodlands - Are you seeing nests of our state endangered swan? – Wild Bulletin
Posted: April 9, 2024 in Alert, Forestry, How To, Wildlife - Cicadas in Spring! – Purdue Landscape Report
Posted: in Forestry, Plants, Safety, Wildlife - New Deer Impact Toolbox
Posted: April 7, 2024 in Forestry, Land Use, Plants, Publication, Safety, Wildlife, Woodlands - 2024-25 Fishing Guide now available – Wild Bulletin
Posted: April 4, 2024 in Alert, Aquaculture/Fish, Aquatic/Aquaculture Resources, How To, Ponds, Wildlife - Help Research Chronic Wasting Disease – Wild Bulletin
Posted: April 3, 2024 in Disease, Forestry, How To, Safety, Wildlife, Woodlands - Indiana Reptiles and Amphibians – IFWOA Webinar
Posted: April 1, 2024 in Forestry, How To, Webinar, Wildlife, Woodlands - Birding through the Seasons – IFWOA Webinar
Posted: in Forestry, How To, Webinar, Wildlife, Woodlands - Look Out for Invasive Carp in Your Bait Bucket – Wild Bulletin
Posted: March 31, 2024 in Alert, Aquaculture/Fish, Aquatic/Aquaculture Resources, Invasive Animal Species, Wildlife
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