Fall Colors Are Already Peeking | St. Louis News

Fall colors are sneaking up on us early—trees like sycamores and tulip poplars are already turning vibrant reds, oranges, and purples as daylight shrinks and chlorophyll fades. Dogwoods and black gums will join the show by month’s end, with peak color usually hitting mid-October. Last year’s drought forced early leaf drop, but this year’s promising rain gives experts hope for a dazzling display. Plus, now’s the ideal time to plant trees—they’re less stressed without full foliage. Check out Missouri’s weekly fall color updates every Thursday to track the season’s magic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/why-fall-colors-are-changing-early-in-st-louis/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4054c1cccd40693b Report issues to [email protected].