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Stubborn remaining leaves

Category: my Winter thoughts | Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:38 pm

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This has got me curious. This Fall, we had a sudden cold snap and it seems to have affected the leaves on a lot of trees and shrubs here. Normally, by this time in December- we have very bare branches and the leaves are long gone. Not this year.



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My Japanese Maple





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The neighbor's huge Silver Maple


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Diabolo Ninebark


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Redtwig Dogwood


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Forsythia


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Burning Bush

These are all in my gardens, and I have seen many more in my customers', and around my neighborhood.
Some say the leaves were frozen in place by the extreme cold and will hold these leaves until spring. I'm certain there is a scientific explanation, and I could probably delve deeper into this with my master gardener groups, or the county extension. I just thought it would be interesting to hear what you all think, and if it has ever occurred with your plants?

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