The calendar flipping over to October is a reminder the annual Autumn leaf color display is on its way. The perennial question is “how will the color be this year?” Predicting the quality of the fall ...

This sugar maple leaf shows multiple different pigments that cause it to appear green (chlorophyll), yellow (carotenoid) and red (anthocyanin). Summer has given way to fall, and with that the green of ...

Acer oblongum Himalayan Maple is a rather odd maple tree – one that fails to have nearly every aspect usually associated with maples. It is not deciduous – its leaves […] ...

As we prepare to say hello to winter, let’s give fall a farewell salute with this photo from Anne Nichandros, of Castro Valley. Nichandros has what she called a purple maple tree in her backyard that ...

It’s hard to believe that autumn will be here in just a few days, but the fading light of dusk has already begun to signal the end of summer. Some people love fall, especially in places where the ...

This week, Don Kinzler answers questions about a struggling Autumn Blaze maple tree, tips for planting a new hibiscus, and why this year's tomatoes may taste bland. Reader Eileen D. asks gardening ...

A lovely small Japanese maple, Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Maple, is a bold element with a quiet elegance in the garden. This deciduous tree leafs out in the spring with unusual burnt-orange color ...

Aside from the ever-popular cherry blossom season, autumn in Japan is easily one of the best times to travel the country. The changing autumn colours, locally known as koyo, is highly anticipated, ...