Maybe it is just around where i live, but it seems that the trees around here (Derby E-Midlands) seem to be very late in dropping there leaves - from my office window i can see several dozen trees with plenty of leaves left on them - albeit yellow ones.
I think that this is quite late - as we are half way through November? What do you all think???
2006-11-16 19:12:33 · 15 answers · asked by Nigeyboy 2 in Environment
Yes, it does seem to be a bit late this year. Some of the trees near me (Cambs) still have green leaves on them. They are beautiful though aren`t they?
2006-11-16 19:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, London, Home Counties, South East - Not just the leaves, it all seems to be a bit behind schedule... where're those frosty crisp mornings, and I've not broken out the heavy woolly jumpers and thick coats yet either!
Bit worrying, though I'm not convinced that it is entirely due to global warming, some years are naturally milder than others, and as they've said it's the 'mildest winter for 100 years' then I suspect that means there was one like this 100 years ago!
Not that I'm suggesting we should stop paying attention to pollution, the planet needs all the help it can get!
2006-11-16 22:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because the cherry tree has a more alkaline trunk and because the acid levels are therefore lower in the leaves they are less affected by the elements as water/rain does not weaken them only allows the nutrients to dissipate slower through gentle osmosis.
2016-03-28 23:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the trees are very late this year, but it has been very warm for this time of year. it does look like the seasons are changing,,guess we will end up with just the two.
cold and not so cold
2006-11-16 22:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right. I live in South Africa and the flowers are late in blooming this year. It should have happened in September, bt has only started at the end of October.
Change of the seasons due to global warming?
2006-11-16 19:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, although they're certainly falling now in Hampshire.
Plus there seem to be quite a few bushes flowering when you wouldn't expect them to.
2006-11-16 22:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by Cassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hardly surprising really - we haven't had much cold weather yet, and until a day or two ago, no wind and rain combined - that usually drops them like mad! (Greater London)
2006-11-16 22:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very late.
I even have a rose tree the is still flowering! (sheltered garden in Hertfordshire UK)
2006-11-18 05:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by sgntpilko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are.
Have you noticed too how mild the weather is, I'm not even wearing my winter coat yet and normally by now it's bloody cold.
2006-11-16 19:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by honey lugs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as late as last year - some actually still had a few old leaves on as this years were shooting. (South-West, BTW.)
2006-11-16 20:27:46 · answer #10 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋