When do the trees leaf out in the Smokies?

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Posted by Bob Wyatt on January 11, 2011 at 12:54 AM

I'd Google it but I have a damm Google hijack virus that takes all my Google links to shopping sites. Any help appreciated folks.

Posted by Wick Smith on January 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

That depends solely on the elevation. It's mid to late May for the higher elevations (above 4,000 ft), and late April to early May for the lower elevations, based on my memory, which ain't the best. If others know better, please chime in!

Posted by Mark Zemmin on January 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM

I just checked my pictures from last year. around 2500' = Apr 15 4000'=Apr 25 I live near the Georgia/NC border. 20 minutes West of Highlands, NC

Posted by Cheyenne Howell on January 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

I recall a visit to Blairsville around April 15, showed buds just beginning to swell and form. In Jasper they are a bit further along, and dogwood trees are beginning to show. Usually your can clearly see thru the tree and spot many dogwoods, which is perfect photo time for me. This is my recollection, and I will be taking a trip to Jasper this April 9th for a Granddaughter Wedding, so I'm hoping my memory is correct.

Posted by Bob Wyatt on January 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM

Thanks everyone for your help. This will give me an idea of how to plan later this year.