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It's hard to tell what my favorite autumn tree is, but I've always been drawn to orange first and then yellow. 

Let's take a look at how your favorite trees come to peak - 

pear

pecan

persimmon

red maple

aspen

crabapple

pomegranate

sassafras

black tupelo

apple

beech

birch

elm

hickory

honey locust

mulberry

paw paw 

sassafras

Why do leaves turn color?

The simple answer - 

Chlorophyll breaks down and as they lose their green, colors show. Early frost can weaken the colors. 

Enjoy the season of leaves!