Seasonal changes


How trees manage themselves across the four seasons

Winter to spring
Seasonal changes

Winter to spring

Spring is the time to think about watering, mulching, pest management and, for most trees, pruning.

Summer to autumn
Seasonal changes

Summer to autumn

Autumn is when trees prepare for winter, including by shedding leaves.

Autumn to winter
Seasonal changes

Autumn to winter

Winter brings a host of potential threats to all tree types, especially those in harsher environments.

Spring to summer
Seasonal changes

Spring to summer

Canopy growth continues during summer, fuelling photosynthesis by increasing exposure to sunlight.

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