FALL COLORS CAN ALSO BE GREEN AND GOLD

WHITE PINE OLDER NEEDLES TURNING YELLOW AND FALLING

FALLEN NEEDLES OF LARGE WHITE PINES

Thursday, 9:30 AM.  55 degrees F at the ferry dock, 53 on the back porch.  Wind S, light with slightly stronger gusts.  The sky is overcast and cloudy, and it looks and feels like rain.  Highs around 60, with rain by Sunday PM.

   This is the time of year when pines loose their older needles.  Species vary as to how old needles are when they fall from the tree, but suffice it to say that needles will be two or more years old when they drop from the tree, sometime in the fall.  I often get questions about what is wrong with the pine trees...it is all quite natural.

   Pine trees can be very colorful when the older needles turn brilliant gold, and the golden needles can make an impressive statement when fallen on the green grass. White pines hold their needles for two years, red pines for four years.

   Fall colors can also be green and gold.