Do you see...? Breaking leaf buds
One or more breaking leaf buds are visible on the plant. A leaf bud is considered "breaking" once a green leaf tip is visible at the end of the bud, but before the first leaf from the bud has unfolded to expose the leaf stalk (petiole) or leaf base. How many buds are breaking? Less than 3 3 to 10 More than 10 More...Leaves
One or more live unfolded leaves are visible on the plant. A leaf is considered "unfolded" once the leaf stalk (petiole) or leaf base is visible. New small leaves may need to be bent backwards to see whether the leaf stalk or leaf base is visible. Do not include dried or dead leaves. What proportion of the canopy is full with leaves? Less than 5% 5-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-94% 95% or more More...Increasing leaf size
A majority of leaves on the plant have not yet reached their full size and are still growing larger. Do not include new leaves that continue to emerge at the ends of elongating stems throughout the growing season. What proportion of full size are most leaves? Less than 25% 25-49% 50-74% 75-94% 95% or more More...Colored leaves
One or more leaves (including any that have recently fallen from the plant) have turned to their late-season colors. What proportion of the canopy is still full with green leaves? 95% or more 75-94% 50-74% 25-49% 5-24% Less than 5% More...Falling leaves
One or more leaves are falling or have recently fallen from the plant. More... | 
