Oooh here we go...

And trees near streetlights may be affected by the longer light exposure and keep their leaves longer.

http://www.bigsiteofamazingfacts.com/why...han-others

Most city trees, especially ones near streetlights, tend to hold their leaves longer than wild trees

http://www.r4r.ca/en/step-outside/nature...vember2013

So there we go, its because of the artificial light. So maybe I have just missed this for years on end, or maybe the new lighting is in some way more usable by the trees. Or maybe its simply because I am paying more attention to the canopies because of the new lights.

Whichever the answer..... at least that little mystery is solved lol

This post was last modified: 13-12-2013 04:56 PM by Snazy.