Graphic Courtesy of Maryland DNR
Maryland 2025 - In most of Maryland leaves are just changing or green. Rain has slowed down some of the early foliage change taking place in Western Maryland, and foresters are hopeful that September showers will bring some October vibrancy. The Eastern Shore is starting to have a few pops of color in the understory triggered in part by earlier dry conditions. Most of the forest remains green and growing, waiting for the incoming cooler nights.
More than half the state is experiencing drought conditions, so despite the rain, some trees are continuing to turn brown and yellow from stress.
Foresters and rangers note many other colorful and interesting features in our Maryland wildlands, such as aster, glasswort, and wild walnuts.
