Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Arbor vitae in autumn


Arbor vitae (Thuja occidentalis) at Ross Hills County Park, Tippecanoe County.  Arbor vitae has a distinctive look in autumn due to the senescence of the older foliage.  It is not a native tree but is often planted in this area.

Photos taken Oct. 9, 2015.


Link to Thuja occidentalis:

Link to senescence: