 Re: Balsam Fir And Cedar Colour....
Even in Oregon where the winters are not too drastic for cold, our evergreens change a bit in winter.
The cedars can yellow, or even "bronze" a little bit.
I was out hiking with our daughter yesterday for Chrismas, and noticed how even smaller plants may or may not discolor, like the "Oregon Grape" also known as Mahonia aquifolium - a shrub. Some were green, other gained some bronze or red.
It makes sense that the winter foliage might get a bit "beat" looking, otherwise, the new spring / early summer foliage would not look so fresh and vibrant emerging outside the older foliage. |