In this Fox 2 article, Josh Leo from Davey's North Chicago region discusses the timing of this year's fall foliage in Michigan and how it has been impacted by summer weather.
As the summer heat hangs on, some leaves are already showing their fall colors, while other trees have started shedding leaves - a weird sight to see when the temperatures are above 90. 
This summer has had stretches of high heat, coupled with heavy rain events - both factors that impact when the leaves change and how bright their autumn hue will be.
We chatted with Davey Tree business developer and ISA-certified arborist Josh Leo to understand why the trees are changing now, and what can be expected this fall.
The biggest factors that impact when the leaves change and their vibrancy include temperature, rainfall, and cool nights, Leo said. He described what some trees are doing now as an early fall brought on by heat or drought stress.
To read more about why trees are changing to fall colors early, click here.
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