In this TribLIVE article, Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office discusses how this year's weather patterns in Western Pennsylvania will impact fall foliage for trees in the region.
Fall foliage enthusiasts can expect a less vibrant leaf-peeping fall this year in Western Pennsylvania, according to area experts.
Certified arborist Eric Countryman of Swissvale has studied trees for 15 years. He said this year’s record-breaking heat and lack of rain across Western Pennsylvania will likely result in trees turning colors and dropping their leaves sooner.
“If you’re seeing leaves turning color now, it would be much too soon, and it could be environmental, due to drought and heat,” said Countryman, district manager for the East Pittsburgh office of Davey Tree. He has a degree in biology from Case Western Reserve University and received his arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture.
Factors such as diseases, insects, drought, heavy rain and heat can contribute to leaves turning and dropping earlier.
To read more about how Western Pennsylvania's fall foliage will be impacted, click here.
For more information, contact the East Pittsburgh Davey office.
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