What month is this anyway? Autumn leaves in September.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

September fall foliage in GeorgiaI live in Georgia. This is not Minnesota, Maine or Massachusetts!

And in the forty years that I have lived in Georgia, I came to realize that the leaves changed color late here. There has been many an October where the leaves remained green and tightly bound to the trees.

In my area, the leaves typically change the last week of October and peak around the first week of November. I have actually photographed good Fall foliage as late as December!

But the twinges of color began appearing here in late August, unheard of in these parts. And some of the trees are now in full blown Autumn glory.

The theory is that the leaves budded out so early this year that the trees are confused.

Whatever the reason, it sure is weird!

Note: These were taken 9/19/12 at my office complex!

September Autumn leaves in Georgia

Comments (8)

Gwen Fowler-864-638-3599 SC Mountains Lakes Homes
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Salem, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Same here in SC mountains we are seeing color and the poplar trees are sheading leaves.  Not sure if it confusion or if we should be worried about an early winter.

Sep 19, 2012 10:14 PM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Richard.  It is strange.   Just took a drive to the mid west and was surprised to see some color already.  

Sep 19, 2012 11:05 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We're still green and warm.  No fans and certainly no AC or heat needed.  Just perfect weather.  It won't be long until we will be enjoying a beautiful golden Bosque.

Sep 19, 2012 11:22 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Not only are the trees confused, but so are we.  My heat clicked on this morning..............huh?  It's not time yet!

Sep 20, 2012 12:18 AM
Rhonda Duffy
Duffy Realty of Atlanta & Rainmaker Realty - Milton, GA
#1 Retail Listing Agent in the U.S.

It is cold in the morning and warm by the night time- never sure how to dress!

Sep 20, 2012 03:27 AM
Patty Da Silva, Davie, Southwest Ranches Cooper City, Plantation, Weston, REALTOR
BROKER of Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Davie, FL
Top Listing Broker

Wow beautiful. We don't get to see any leaf changes and it's still getting up to 90 here.

Sep 20, 2012 05:11 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

As you know I do live in Minnesota, and the leaves are full color inmany oplaces.  I am expecting snow for the first day of fall!

Sep 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Interesting, Richard.  I wonder if this signals a colder than normal winter coming?

Sep 20, 2012 09:47 PM

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