Fall Color Early
Big Bluestem, (Andropogon gerardii) Even though it is not Fall yet, the grasses in the prairie are starting to show some good Fall color. This morning I walked the 43-acre … Continued
Still some color left
Hackberry, (Celtis occidentalis) The fall color this year was disappointing but there continues to be spots of it. Here are some Hackberry leaves on the north end of Potter’s Lake. … Continued
Burning Bush
Burning Bush, (Euonymus alatus) Twenty years ago we planted Burning Bush by our house because of its great fall color. However, after years of enjoying it we have started to … Continued
American Beautyberry
American Beautyberry, (Callicarpa americana) The iridescent-purple fruits of the Beautyberry make it very attractive native shrub. We have some planted on the west side of the porch at the PGT … Continued
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jack-in-the-Pulpit Seed Head, (Arisaema triphyllum) Walking the woodland trails this time of year I occasionally find the intensely red seed heads of Jack-in-the-Pulpit. I’ve never tried eating the seeds because … Continued
Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress, (Taxodium distichum) Most trees with needle-like leaves are evergreens. One exception is Bald Cypress. The name “bald” comes from the fact that it is deciduous and looses it’s … Continued
Bittersweet
American Bittersweet, (Celastrus scandens) The fruits of Bittersweet are another source of fall color. I found this cluster in a wild plum tree on the trail to The Savanna. The … Continued
Fall Prairie Color
Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) and Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) Fall color is not just trees and shrubs; the grasses can also be wonderful. Here you can see some of the … Continued