Adding one or two trees with red leaves to your plot is a wonderful way to introduce beautiful structure, ornamental detail and vibrant color to your plot. Planting a tree in your garden is a ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

Tropical plants are known for their lush green foliage. However, there are a few species that stand out for their fiery red leaves! The distinct foliage comes in all shades of red and displays its ...

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 ...

Autumn is a big time for trees. Many shed their leaves, and of course, before the leaves fall, they can turn brilliant colors. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists ...

Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.

Autumn officially began last Sunday, although the true harbinger of autumn — those ubiquitous pumpkin-flavored drinks and treats — began appearing at my morning coffee stop nearly a month ago! Autumn ...

NPR's Short Wave podcast spoke to botanist and plant ecologist, Tanisha Williams, about why some leaves change color in the Fall. If you're in a part of the country with some great fall foliage and ...

WE’RE SEEING RIGHT NOW. LOOK ANY DIRECTION AROUND IOWA THIS TIME OF YEAR AND YOU’RE SURE TO SEE LEAVES TRANSFORMING FROM A UNIFORM GREEN TO A BRILLIANT COLLAGE OF RED, ORANGE, YELLOW AND BRONZE. BUT ...