Usually, this is the very last tree to turn colors here.

In past years, it has held on to its red leaves well into December and could sometimes be seen with snow on it. I don't remember ever seeing it change color so rapidly nor in October before. Late November is the norm. However, it went from being totally green last week to the above 6 days later.

We've had such a strange Fall. Although we had a killing freeze last week with record lows, our air conditioner is once again on...