Maine has Korea beat for fall foliage. Despite it being a mostly
coniferous state, Maine's broad-leafed trees tend to all change at
relatively the same time, while the leaves here in Korea are so
sporatic. Despite this, there are two trees that are so gorgeous here
that we cannot enjoy at home. These are the Asian Maple (aka the
Japanese maple to those of you back home), and the Ginko. The Asian
maple, like most maples, turns a gorgeous deep red. These trees are
everywhere. Ginkos are my favorite, though. They are planted all over
Daejeon and when fully changed, their bright yellow colored leaves
appear like snow falling when the wind blows. They are especially
beautiful at night time in the lamplight on the sidewalks. The shape of
the ginko leaf is unique in and of itself. It's one tree I wish we had
back in Maine.
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