In this TribLIVE article, Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office discusses how this year's weather patterns in Western Pennsylvania will impact fall foliage for trees in the region. 

Posted: August 22, 2024

Fall foliage enthusiasts can expect a less vibrant leaf-peeping fall this year in Western Pennsylvania, according to area experts. 

Certified arborist Eric Countryman of Swissvale has studied trees for 15 years. He said this year’s record-breaking heat and lack of rain across Western Pennsylvania will likely result in trees turning colors and dropping their leaves sooner.

“If you’re seeing leaves turning color now, it would be much too soon, and it could be environmental, due to drought and heat,” said Countryman, district manager for the East Pittsburgh office of Davey Tree. He has a degree in biology from Case Western Reserve University and received his arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture.

Factors such as diseases, insects, drought, heavy rain and heat can contribute to leaves turning and dropping earlier.

To read more about how Western Pennsylvania's fall foliage will be impacted, click here. 

For more information, contact the East Pittsburgh Davey office.

The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

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