Fall Foliage Colors 1 Golden ginkgo Fan-shaped leaves turn bright yellow, often forming glowing carpets on the ground. 2 Fiery maple Leaves shift from deep red to vibrant orange, creating striking contrasts. 3 Brown oak Thick leaves take on a copper-brown hue and stay attached to the branches longer. 4 Orange plane tree Large leaves develop a warm orange shade before dropping slowly. 5 Pale yellow birch Small leaves glow with a soft yellow tone, noticeable from a distance. 6 Copper beech Foliage changes to copper and golden tones, adding subtle elegance. 7 Rusty chestnut Broad leaves turn rust-colored before falling in clusters.