Episode

Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Podcast: Climate Cast
Published: Nov 6, 2025
Duration seconds: 288
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Summary

It was another beautiful fall color season in Minnesota, and we know seasonal temperature change is what drives our fall color show. But did you know those trees can react to more subtle microclimates around the state and even within your yard? Tyler Hesseltine is an arborist who works with trees all year long. He talked to Climate Cast host Paul Huttner about how even small landscaping decisions can have a big impact on tree health. Click play on the audio player above to listen to this episode or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.