(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly Fall Colors report, says Cottonwood and black walnut tress are starting to change color in north central and northwest Iowa. Red maples in town are starting to change colors. Early fall colors have started in central Iowa, but are still very spotty with only about 10-15 percent of the foliage showing color. Reds are beginning to appear on some maple trees, especially in towns. Maroon colors are appearing on sumac, dogwood, and Virginia creeper vines. Walnut, cottonwood, basswood, elm, and hackberry trees are turning yellow.

It’s early in the season in southeast Iowa. Mostly bottomland species are starting to change colors and lose leaves. Cottonwood, walnut, and elm trees are showing a little yellow and brown. Some dogwoods and roadside shrubs are starting to show fall colors. Walnut and cottonwood trees are starting to show a little yellow in south central Iowa. Shrubs and vines are showing some purples and reds.

Cottonwood, white ash and red maple trees are starting to change color in southwest Iowa. Upland shrubs (sumac.dogwood, plum) on south/west slopes are starting to turn red and purple.

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