foliage season

When leaves change

Foliage season is the period in autumn when deciduous trees display peak color before dropping their leaves.

The phrase appears most in tourism contexts, especially for New England and other regions known for dramatic fall colors: We're planning a trip to Vermont for foliage season.

Also called leaf-peeping season.

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senescence · natural beauty · Indian summer · photosynthesis · country road · deciduous · hiking trail · chlorophyll · pigmentation · tree canopy · harvest · landscape photography · frost · tranquility · weekend getaway · nature reserve · crisp air · equinox

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seasonal cycle

foliage seasonspring bloom

Seasonal flower emergence

spring · springtime · leaf-out · early spring · dormant season

landscape appearance

foliage seasonbare trees

Foliage-free woody plants

barren landscape · dead of winter · dormant season · stick season · snow season

lifecycle phase

foliage seasonbloom time

When blossoms appear

flowering season · new growth · leaf-out · greening

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