Fall

Autumn is probably the most beautiful time of the year on Ozarkedge. The Sassafras, Hickories, Dogwoods, Red Oaks, Maples and Sweet Gums put on a gorgeous show.

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The Sassafras and Sweet Gums are  brilliant, showcasing red, green, purple and gold simultaneously on any given tree.

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The Hickories are yellow-gold and the Dogwood are bright crimson.

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The muhly grass blooms with a soft pink glow.

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River oats seed pods transition to brown and rattle in the breeze.

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The button bush has shades of burnt orange and yellow.

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Cat tails at the lake edge change from tight brown cylanders to fuzzy, creamy cotton.

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The green cedars contrast beautifully with the sumacs carrying their heavy burgundy flower heads. There are many other beautiful trees, shrubs and grasses that put on a fall show. This rainbow of color is usually lit up by the deep blue fall sky.

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 And the fall wildflowers….. they are lovely and just add to the glory of the season. Take a look.