Earlier leaf out and loss of cold tolerance for northeastern U.S. trees in response to winter warming events and early springs
Laura Kathryn Pinover, John R. Butnor, Nicholas A. Fisichelli, Paula F. Murakami, Nicole S. Rogers, Yong‐Jiang Zhang, Jay Wason
This study examines how winter warming events and early springs affect leaf out timing and cold tolerance in ten northeastern U.S. tree species, finding advanced leaf out and reduced cold tolerance.
bioRxiv · May 14, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology