Also called ‘Crimson Cutie,’ this new wine-dark barberry, reaching only 2 to 3 feet by 2 to 3 feet, fits any garden, from full sun to full shade. The rich color persists all year, and this sterile ...

Scientists know why leaves turn yellow in the fall: Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow pigment that was there all along. But red? Red... Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves ...

Fall is almost upon us, meaning the leaves are one step closer to changing colors, falling off the trees they call home and blowing away in the wind. This annual transformation, called fall foliage, ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Now that autumn has blessed us with its presence, the vibrant colors of fall will be commencing all over our region soon. Mother Nature will whip out her brush and paint breathtaking swathes of gold, ...

The season's first peak colors are bursting in parts of the Empire state as New York's leaf-peeping season hits its stride. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, spectacular seasonal ...