Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor for the Davey Institute, gives us the science behind when trees will leaf out in the spring and when you should take a closer look if they haven't yet.

In this episode we cover:

• How do trees know when it's time to leaf out? (0:33)
• When to get worried about your tree (4:46) (6:26)
• What species should start blooming soon? (5:35)
• Autumn olive tree (7:11)
• What is a technical advisor? (10:41)
• Spring in Virginia (14:39)
• Winter in Virginia (15:42)
• Trees Chris feels should be planted more (18:03)

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To learn more about when to expect your trees to leaf out, read our blog, When Do Tree Leaves Come Back in Spring?

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