The leaves up here are still beautiful but one must look a bit more to see the brilliant colors of autumn. They’re not everywhere but just here and there now. Past peak.

This is a Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa). One of the trees that is still hanging onto its leaves. Making autumn last a tiny bit longer.

A tree with a nut that appears quite large but once the husk is removed, one is left with a small nut, which is why it has the common name of Mockernut.

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