Apple blossom in November: Meteorologist is amazed at climate change phenomenon!

Apple blossom in November: Meteorologist is amazed at climate change phenomenon!

An unexpected natural spectacle causes excitement in Esslingen! Michael Gutwein, an experienced meteorologist and gardener, discovered a flowering apple tree on the Neckarhalde - in the middle of autumn! "So many flowers in November are extraordinary," is amazed by Gutwein, who was the voice of the German Weather Service in Stuttgart for decades. Despite his expertise in phenology, science that examines the growth of plants and animals in the course of the year, this discovery surprised him.

The causes of this phenomenon are diverse. The mild weather situation since mid -October, with temperatures between 14 and 20 degrees, has favored flower formation. "The nights were often double -digit warm and the plants could draw on the full," explains Gutwein. After years of drought, the above -average precipitation helped the plants to regenerate and grow. But despite this bloom, a second apple harvest is unlikely. "Even if fertilization occurs, a winter with sub -temperatures awaits us," said Gutwein.

A look into the future

The flowers that are now sprouting are not harmful to the tree, but they could affect the harvest in the coming year. "The buds are intended for spring, which means that the tree will bear fewer fruits in 2025," warns the meteorologist. This extraordinary flower is another sign of how sensitive nature reacts to the changes in the climate. The observations of Gutwein are not only fascinating, but also an urgent reference to the challenges that climate change brings.