As the weather cools in late summer and the days shorten noticeably so the deciduous trees and shrubs begin to withdraw chlorophyll from their leaves in preparation for the winter shutdown. With less of that vital green pigment to mask them, the other colours within the leaves begin to show through.
While the best of the autumn color may be over for this year, the coming winter months are the time to consider how best to prepare for next years autumn glory.When it comes to the most vibrant tones.