In this Philadelphia Inquirer article, Jason Parker from Davey's Warminster office talks about how August's dryness has affected fall foliage in Philadelphia. 

Posted: September 09, 2025

Rows of fall-colored trees in a grassy field.

One concern is August dryness in the East that has reduced soil moisture levels from the Blue Ridges to northern New England, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center. 

Locally, that has been evident in the premature leaf fall, said Jason K. Parker, district manager of the Davey Tree Expert Co. in Warminster. Some of the trees are in a stressed state, and for fall color, that's "not a great place to be." 

He added that any rain - no downpours, please - would help with leaf retention. 

On the plus side, he said the temperature trend that began in late August and is due to continue "absolutely is perfect."

To read the full article, click here. 

For more information, contact the Warminster office. 

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