Spectacular autumn leaves expected after warm UK summer

Forestry experts predict a stunning display of autumn colors this year, with warm and sunny summer weather contributing to vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges in leaves. Higher sugar concentrations in leaves from the sunny summer are expected to intensify colors. Warm days and cool, dry nights in September may lead to one of the most flamboyant autumn displays in recent years. However, some trees have already changed and shed their leaves due to a 'false autumn' caused by drought stress, but recent rainfall may result in a temporary regrowth before the regular autumn change.