casandbliz Posted February 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Any thoughts on what this winter's snowstorms will do to New England's foliage? Earlier than normal, or later, or will it have no bearing on it?? Just curious, because we are doing our cruise in late September, 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie J. Posted February 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) The snows there now will have no effect on foliage. Temperature does effect when leaves will start changing color. They start when the temperatures get to and below freezing. This is usually in September into October. At the moment there are no leaves on the trees. They come back in April. Edited February 19, 2015 by Bonnie J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Well the soil will be good and wet in places this spring which is good for the trees. Research shows that hours of daylight have a big effect on the when the leaves change along with temperauture, health of trees, soil moisture, etc. http://www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/FallFoliage/ScienceFallColor.html http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/pubs/leaves/leaves.shtm In Nova Scotia generally leaves are just starting to change in late September. However the red maples are among the early turners so you should have a good chance of seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 19, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Spring/Summer temperatures and amount of water have the biggest bearing on how vibrant the colors and the timing of peak color. The trees like Warm/hot days and cool evenings. They don't always get what they want. :D Edited February 19, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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