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Nicole Keleher, the forest health program director at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, explained the trees are “moisture-stressed” as the result of excessive rain in the area.
“As [the trees] go through that [autumn] color change… you'll see more leaves that have brown or black spots on them, or look a little curled or discolored from funguses that have been growing and feeding on the leaves," says Keleher.
“But the biggest impact is how long the leaves last.” For example, a healthy oak tree may have its leaves change color and hang on through spring. But a moisture-stressed maple leaf with some fungus might turn red or purple and drop earlier in the fall.. Despite fungal growth, Keleher said she expects beautiful foliage: “In Massachusetts and in New England, we always have great foliage, even in years where it's not like the best year. It's still beautiful. And it's still always amazing to see.”
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