Karren Wcisel © 2001
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These trees are members of the
Fagaceae or Beech Family
As you reach the top of Frost Hill,
the road curves to the left. On
your right, just before the service
road, you'll see the two beech trees
that are shown in the photo at the
right. One is a Copper Beech Tree
and the other a Golden Beech tree.
It was easy to distinguish between
them in May, when this photo was
taken. Click on the photo to see
a larger version.
Leaves of Copper
Beech Tree and Golden Beech Tree
in Late April
Karren Wcisel © 2001
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Karren Wcisel © 2001
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The photo on the left shows leaves
of the Copper Beech. The photo on
the right shows the emerging leaves
of a Golden Beech. These photos
were taken on the same day in late
April. The Copper beech was well
"leaved" at this time, but the leaves
on the Golden-leaved beech were
still emerging.
Leaves of Copper
Beech tree in different lighting
Karren Wcisel © 2002
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Karren Wcisel © 2002
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These photos, of the same Copper Beech
Tree, taken just moments apart on
May 2, 2002 show how lighting can
affect the appearance of the leaf
color. The photo on the left was taken with light coming through the leaves.
The photographs on this page were
taken at the top of Frost Hill on
the east side of Morton Arboretum,
There isn't a parking lot at the
top of Frost Hill, but you'll find
a small lot on your right as you
come down the hill and I think you'll
find the walk back up worth the
effort.
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