Climate-Driven Shifts in Tree Phenology: Global Patterns, Trends, and Ecological Implications

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the global patterns and trends in tree phenology caused by climate change.
• Performed a global analysis of tree phenological events.
• Examined the timing of budburst, leaf emergence, flowering, and fruiting.
• Utilized climate data to correlate phenological shifts with temperature changes.
• Observed significant shifts in the timing of tree events due to rising temperatures.
• Budburst and leaf emergence occur earlier in the year in many regions.
• Changes in flowering and fruiting patterns are linked to altered climate conditions.