Momma Cat and her babies are taking a siesta.
The Calico Cat arrived on the farm in 2014 and has had 3 litters so far.
American Sycamore
There are no native Sycamores on the farm, but a planted one is quickly rising to the top.
The leaves stay on late into fall.
Yellow Locust
Down in the valley, a Honey Locust is getting closer to its winter, dormant state.
The large Red Oak towering above it the last Red Oak to change its color in autumn.
Iowa Tulip Poplar
Some of my Tulip Poplars are taking off now.
These Poplar trees can have good color come fall.
Spicebush
I have tried some Northern Spicebush, but a lot have died from the bad winters.
This one I planted in the woods has some good butter yellow fall color.
Black Cherry Leaf Color
Black Cherries look red in fall.
Black Cherries are very ornamental and are great for wildlife, too.
Sumac Red
A lot of different colors are abundant in the landscape.
Staghorn Sumac is lit up all over my Oasis.
Amur Maple Foliage
Amur Maples can look boring during spring and summer.
But by fall, they look amazing with their purples, reds, and pinks.
Purple Smoke Tree
Purple Smoke Tree keeps good fall color from spring to fall.
The Sawtooth Oak in the background stays green late in fall.
Yellow Bud Hickory
Yellow Bud Hickory also brightens up Autumn, with its yellow leaves.
This Hickory Species is recognizable in the fall and winter. First, with its yellow leaves, then the yellow buds on the twigs, and the smooth bark on the trunk and branches.