The recent rain has put the brakes on a ‘false autumn’ after fears the hot, dry conditions of summer might cause plants stress.
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Autumn is set to bring an abundance of acorns, conkers and hedgerow fruit this year after initial concerns over impacts from the hot summer and drought have been allayed, the National Trust said.
Experts from the conservation charity say the UK is seeing a “mast year” – a phenomenon occurring around once every four years, in which certain tree species produce unusually high numbers of nuts and berries.
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