Here in the central Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, the Tulip Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera, is among the first of the trees to begin to change colors in autumn. The apple green leaves take turns, one by one, turning to bright yellow with brown spots. Giving the trees a dotted appearance. Not an impressive start, not a hillside of color – yet.
In early October the Tulip Poplar takes on a golden yellow glow.
A golden yellow to celebrate. A lovely color worthy of a tiny parade! But start that parade without fail.
That smashing color, the color we cherish autumn for, is quick to come and go.
And – POOF! The trees are bare.
And before we know it not only are nearly all the trees are bare, but snow will be falling.
2 responses to “Tulip Poplar”
Love the picture of Lydia!
I don’t remember if I appreciated the changing of the colors when I lived in Maryland. That’s sad. I’ve been gone since 1972…living in the south. I know I have a fondness for the brisk cool air Fall has to offer. Was up in Tennessee couple of weeks ago and there was no show yet of the changing of the colors. Your photos are lovely.