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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...

Falling leaves



Maple leaves on Colorado Blue Spruce

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Oh my! What gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Red, Blue and White perfect colors to celebrate Vetrans Day.

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  3. Beautiful. And that could easily be your holiday greeting card too. Hope you are having a good day.

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  4. great photo - i agree - it would make a great christmas card.

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  5. Hope your weekend is splendid Phillip~Beautiful fallen leaves!

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