Many trees turn red in the fall, and the intensity and timing of the color change depend on environmental factors and the genetic makeup of the trees. Here are some examples of trees that turn red in the fall:
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Red maple: This tree is named for its brilliant red foliage in the fall, which contrasts nicely with its green leaves in the summer.
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Red oak: This tree has leaves that turn a deep wine-colored red in the fall.
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Black cherry: This tree has leaves that turn a bright red in the fall.
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Kousa dogwood: This tree has leaves that turn a deep red in the fall.
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White oak: This tree has leaves that turn a reddish-brown color in the fall.
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Sourwood: This tree has leaves that turn intensely beautiful shades of brilliant crimson, purplish-red, and sometimes yellow in the fall.
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Sweetgum: This tree has leaves that turn a range of colors in the fall, including red, purple, and yellow.
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Black gum: This tree has leaves that turn a deep red in the fall.
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Bradford pear: This tree has leaves that turn a deep red in the fall.
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Scarlet oak: This tree has leaves that turn a bright scarlet-red in the fall.
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Crape myrtle: This tree has leaves that turn a deep red in the fall.
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Paperbark maple: This tree has leaves that turn a bright red in the fall.
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Autumn blaze maple: This tree is a hybrid of the red and silver maple and has leaves that turn fiery red early in the fall season.
These are just a few examples of trees that turn red in the fall. There are many more ornamental specimens that start out with other colors but end up a decided red, amping up the color as the season progresses, only to pop out with a thrilling, red finale.