For some reason, this year has provided the best show of color in northern California that I've seen in the nine years I've lived here.  The golf course was full of red and yellow trees which turned into a carpet of brightly colored leaves on our grounds.  On the 12 hole, during a windy day, the bunkers were filled all the way up within a couple of hours.  The green was spotless that morning and unplayable in the afternoon.



In our parking lot, the red maples put on a show for four solid weeks.  The acer rubrum 'October Glory' trees turned a bright red that stood out from the 13th fairway, provided a backdrop for the 9th green, and stirred up many questions from members.  This is a great tree for adding color and grows well in Stockton so don't hesitate to plant one of your own if you are so inclined.

Adding some much needed color to the golf course is a priority of the ongoing Tree Program.  The young pin oaks near the 5th green were a deep red and maroon, the honey locusts turned bright yellow, and the plums added a nice contrast with the ever-present dark purple.  Deciduous trees are sometimes frowned upon by golfers because of the mess in the top picture.  This one day event is worth the price to see the changing color wheel along the fairways.