Full Foliage Season in Jeopardy?

DC Pointer · 07-02-2009, 09:08 AM

Looking at several trees on my property this morning. Severe cases of blight. Some are dropping leaves already. I think the lack of sun is going to negatively impact the deep foliage colors in the fall. Any experts to weigh in on this? I cannot find much discussion on this subject. I hope I am wrong...

Gatto Nero · 07-02-2009, 10:25 AM

Although not a direct answer to your question, this article in the current might be of interest.

This'nThat · 07-04-2009, 10:18 AM

Here's an article from the United Statues National Arborretum about autumn colors. Note this sentence from that article:

A growing season with ample moisture that is followed by a rather dry, cool, sunny autumn that is marked by warm days and cool but frostless nights provides the best weather conditions for development of the brightest fall colors.

Looks like ample moisture is good -- so let it rain!

07-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
DC Pointer Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 40 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Full Foliage Season in Jeopardy? Looking at several trees on my property this morning. Severe cases of blight. Some are dropping leaves already. I think the lack of sun is going to negatively impact the deep foliage colors in the fall. Any experts to weigh in on this? I cannot find much discussion on this subject. I hope I am wrong...

07-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	For the trees, this rain is just ducky Although not a direct answer to your question, this article in the current might be of interest. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

07-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Here's an article from the United Statues National Arborretum about autumn colors. Note this sentence from that article: A growing season with ample moisture that is followed by a rather dry, cool, sunny autumn that is marked by warm days and cool but frostless nights provides the best weather conditions for development of the brightest fall colors. Looks like ample moisture is good -- so let it rain!