Texas Red Oaks, as this large tree's name suggests, turn to
a warm shade of red in the fall. The red trees on the cover of this
issue are red oaks, and they are easier to find than the flame-leaf
sumac. Red oaks are found in central and north central Texas, all
the way to the Pecos River.
Sugar maples are also found the the Lone Star State. You can see
them at Caddo Lake State Park and Atlanta State Park. These are
the trees that make up a good portion of New England's fall color
show, and the sap is made into Syrup and Candy.
So get out and enjoy the beautiful color of Texas!
Lost Maples SNA
Photo from Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
Photography tip: when taking pictures of fall color, try using 'sunset'
mode, it really enriches the colors.
-By Eamon Decker
Find out more about Lost Maples SNA at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lost-maples
Find out more about Texas Plants at:
Http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
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