COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Many people across Southern Colorado may be celebrating warmer days, but arborists say the unusual winter weather could actually be putting local trees at risk.
Experts warn that drought conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and what some are calling a “false spring” are already causing concern for trees and plants across the Pikes Peak region. Some species, including elm and crabapple trees, have started budding earlier than normal, something specialists say could leave them vulnerable if colder temperatures return.
Local ISA Certified Arborists say there is a common misconception that recent snowfall is providing enough moisture to help struggling trees recover from ongoing drought conditions; however, the reality may be more complex…