Vermont Foliage Report: September 8, 2020
Although many factors contribute to the vibrancy and length of Vermont’s foliage season, conditions so far point to an exciting display of color this year. Vigorous forest growth last year gave trees a boost, while dry weather this spring protected trees from some diseases that impact leaf color, and reports from foresters on the ground with the department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation are that leaf damage from forest pests is low this year. In short, Vermont is forest strong and ready for peak performance this fall.
While color this week is limited to the occasional crimson or gold leaf already resting on the ground, or the individual branch or whole tree blushing early here and there, the rich mosaic of green that blankets our summer landscape is already beginning to fade—the first reminder that fall, and its dazzling pageant of color, is almost here.