never fail sumac
It’s shaping up to be a weird year for fall colors here in the Twin Cities. Unusually warm days have thrown the trees into confusion. Most of the leaves are still green, and many may fall from the trees without really turning color this year. But old-reliable sumac is here for us. These citrusy colors look unnatural here in the North. And not all sumacs do this green-to-yellow-to-orange-to-raspberry-red display–most just skip the middle steps an go straight to red. I’ve been eyeing this patch of sumac for a week, hoping I could find the time to snag a branchlet or two before they all turn red. Today I made the time. And I am glad I did, it may be our best fall color display of the season.
staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina)
I love Sumac.
Simply breathtaking, MJ!! The heat stressed summer here has a lot of leaves falling without turning. :(
What is wrong with your site? I haven’t received a new posting in a couple of days.
I really hope that you and yours are o.k., Mary Jo. I know you’ve always bent over backwards to make sure you’ve posted one of your steller photos for each day, so this absence is very worrying. But take the time you need.
Ditto to Dianne’s message
I, too, have been concerned. Sending STILL thoughts.
My heart breaks for you all , so happy that no one was hurt.
Will you please share with us, Carol?
Not sure what’s happened but keeping you in my thoughts and hoping all will be well.
I have just found your site and love your work. I am so sorry to hear about the fire but glad all are safe. I will continue to follow. I am a developing watercolor artist and also look to the little sites in the world around us. Wishing you all well and easy rebuild.