Finding fall foliage near L.A. is easier when you know native trees. Several native trees and plants’ leaves change to autumnal colors this time of year. Hiking near water sources such as the Arroyo ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Plants that drop all their leaves at one time and enter a leafless, dormant state are called deciduous. In climates that ...