The Morton Arboretum is approaching late autumn and there are still many colors to be seen throughout the collections and woodlands. The frosted leaf tips have begun to turn brown this week, softening some of the colors and adding to the crunch of crisp leaves on the ground.
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) has launched a new Corporate Sustainability Partnership Program aimed at improving community health and environmental equity.
The wind and rain of this past week have taken their toll on the changing trees. The colors of autumn are easier to see as leaves are starting to accumulate on the ground. Guests will be delighted with the shuffle and crunch as they walk through the trails.
Fall is in full swing at The Morton Arboretum. The cool nights and bright sunny days have brought out various colors in the collections, gardens, and woodlands. There are an abundance of delightful yellows along with a nice display of reds to be enjoyed during this peak time.
The Morton Arboretum’s horticulturists are calling on homeowners and land managers in the Chicago region to remove the invasive plant species buckthorn from their property this fall and winter.
As the cool winds of autumn fill the air, the most common question that scientists receive at The Morton Arboretum becomes, “When is the best time to see fall colors?” According to the Arboretum’s Forest Ecologist Christy Rollinson, Ph.D., it’s complicated.
Fall color continues to emerge at The Morton Arboretum. This past week’s cool nights coupled with bright sunny days have brought on additional fall colors in vibrant shades. Colors in the Arboretum’s collections and woodlands are beginning to intensify. It's still very early in the season to predict how intense the hues will become.
Autumn has arrived at The Morton Arboretum. Recent cool nights and bright sunny days have begun to develop fall colors throughout the Arboretum grounds.
