Have you seen the maple trees?  WOW!!!  These are at the Methodist church in Blairsville, and they are breathtaking!  Drive into the parking lot and get ready to be amazed.  Better go soon, cause they are starting to drop their leaves.

 

I am sure they are Red Maple, Acer rubrum, but they may be a special cultivar grown for nurserymen.  In our woods grow the native red maples, but these were planted here by a Landscape person, so they may be something special.  She's in my yoga class; I'll ask her next time I see her.   Anyway, they are gorgeous!!  

 

You know, there is a scientific explanation for fall color, involving anthocyanins and carotenoids,  but I like to think it happens for our viewing pleasure.  And I'm sticking with that story. 

 

If you'd like to explore the science of fall color (in great detail) go to:  Fall color explained

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!