Foliage
Foliage
Autumn is a truly enchanting season in Ajara. The region's mountainous landscape, coupled with its mild climate, offers a breathtaking display of nature's beauty. As the days become shorter and the nights cooler, the hills and forests transform into a captivating tapestry of yellow, orange, and red hues. The once-dominant green of evergreen trees gives way to the vibrant colors of deciduous trees, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
National parks and botanical gardens in Ajara are particularly alluring during autumn. Many visitors embark on excursions to witness the stunning array of fall colors, a true feast for the eyes. The parks boast scenic trails lined with beech, chestnut, lime, hornbeam, and other majestic trees. As the leaves gracefully fall, they carpet the paths and trees like a collection of vibrant brooches, leaving an indelible impression. The diverse Colchis forest within Mtirala Park showcases not only deciduous trees but also evergreen sub-forests adorned with Rhododendron ponticum, yellow azalea, cherry laurel, holly and boxwood. The northern slopes of the mountains are clothed in this type of forest, while the southern slopes boast a splendid understory Colchis forest. Chestnut forests thrive in the middle zone of the park, while cherokee and hartvis oak groves, interspersed with Sosnovsky pine, form a captivating coniferous-deciduous forest on the southern and southeastern slopes.
Nature enthusiasts are aware that autumn in Ajara offers a unique experience that varies across different locations. The character of this season is influenced by the diverse range of deciduous trees found in the region. One striking example is the captivating transformation of maple leaves, which often exhibit a captivating shade of red. Maple trees are prevalent in the eastern part of Ajara and are commonly planted in parks and gardens. In Batumi, visitors can marvel at the stunning display of colorful maple leaves as they gracefully fall in the botanical garden.
Similarly, the autumn season in the Mtirala National Park and the Batumi Botanical Garden is a true spectacle of colors and beauty.
