Fall’s Glorious Display

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“In autumn the sun passes lower in the sky every day. When traveling through more atmosphere, red, orange and yellow are more prominent components of the sunlight we see. We’re surrounded by tones of yellow, orange, pink, peach, rust and red from the plants, as well. Plants like dogwood and river birch produce nearly purple leaves each fall.

“While the genetics of plants determine which colors the plant can display, there are also other factors. Shortening days, cold nights and drought are all factors. We have no control over the first two, but we can often affect the third. Drier conditions in late summer can reduce the production of chlorophyll and hasten the transition into winter acclimatization. Ideal conditions for the best fall colors start with a couple of early September frosts followed by warm, sunny autumn days and cool (barely freezing) nights for an Indian Summer.”

– Eric Larusson, Villager Nursery