White oak Subdued red color of leaves in fall. Then turning brown and often staying on the tree until new leaves begin to grow in the spring Bur oak Buff to yellow. Turning brown before falling. Hickory Leaves turn yellow, then brown before falling. Ash Leaves turn yellow, but some have a purplish cast.
Leaves fall after walnut but earlier than oaks and maples.
Elms Leaves turn yellow, some turn brown before falling, others while still yellow. Soft maple Leaves turn yellow. They don t turn brown before falling. Hard maple Brilliant red hues. Red pigmentation of some leaves breaks down before falling.