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Mousetoescamper

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4. This sugar maple is among the last to turn and to drop its leaves

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 24, 2024, 04:16 PM

Nov 24

I've been watching its phases for the past four autumns. We're past peak color here in southeastern PA, but there are holdouts. There's a huge gingko a few blocks from here that still has some green leaves. I'm waiting to shoot the pile of gold beneath the tree when it finally drops its leaves.

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Cheery autumn scene [View all] Mousetoescamper Nov 24 OP

Gorgeous tree. Diamond_Dog Nov 24 #1

This sugar maple is among the last to turn and to drop its leaves Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #4

The Oregon rains have taken care of whatever leaves were still on the trees. calimary Nov 24 #7

Spring growth is fed by fall's decay Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #9

Yes, indeed it DOES! It's "the circle of life" playing out, right there before our eyes! calimary Nov 24 #11

Beautiful autumn scene, my dear Mousetoescamper! I'm lovin' it! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 24 #2

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #5

I am making plans now to go to Longwood in spring Easterncedar Nov 24 #3

That's very kind of you to help your friend return to Longwood. Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #6

I love the colors in this. ShazzieB Nov 24 #8

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #10