In this City News Ottawa article, Ian Laidlaw from Davey's Ottawa office talks about the climatic conditions that affect trees and the color of their leaves. 

Posted: September 23, 2025

Several trees in the distance, some with green foliage and some with fall-colored foliage.While fall has officially kicked off, the warm weather is going to stick around a little bit longer.

Environment Canada’s future projections forecast above seasonal temperatures throughout September and much of October.

Fall officially began at 2:19 p.m. with highs in Ottawa reaching 23 C, with a humidex making it feel like 28.

Those temperatures will remain steady for the week, with overnight lows in the teens.

The 30-year average temperature for Ottawa in September is 15.3 C.

A particularly dry summer will also give way to a rainy start to autumn.

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For more information, contact the Ottawa office. 

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