I continue to spot more fall color. Who says Central Texas doesn’t have it?

It might not be as widespread as our northern cousins enjoy, but I don’t have to endure cold weather either. It was almost 90 degress today. How’s that for a mid-November fall day?

First is a cedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia). The late-afternoon sun hit the branch and provided a nice backlight. The small green leaves turn a bright yellow and they are quite pretty. Some of the leaves still have a bit of green in them and that makes for a nice color combination.

Cedar Elms are quite common on our property. They’re probably second to the live oaks. They grow straight and tall and add a nice touch of fall color.

Cedar Elm Fall Leaves

This is a red oak (Quercus buckleyi). Quite a few of the leaves are still green, but some have turned yellow. Some are even orange/red! This shot is also nicely backlit.

Red Oak Fall Leaves

Red oaks are not common on our property. I’m always finding ones I’ve never seen before though. They’re easier to spot in the fall.

Post oaks (Quercus stellata) are deciduous but their color changes is not usually spectacular. Live oaks, which are the most common oak on our property are not deciduous and don’t participate in the fall color displays.