Trees with Colorful Fall Foliage

One of the most delightful aspects of fall is the colorful tree foliage.  Yellow is the predominate fall leaf color.  However, are also oranges, reds, and purples. 

 

The weather in early fall largely determines the intensity and duration of leaf color in those tree species capable of producing good fall color.  Best fall color typically develops when days in early fall are sunny and mild and nights are cool (but remain above freezing).  Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or a hard freeze in early fall will mute fall colors.

 

When selecting trees for the home landscape, consider fall leaf color.  The trees in the following list provide some of the best fall color in Iowa.