I like to say that my taste in music is eclectic, but it’s not really true. I like music that is known as classic rock (60s – 80s rock once known as pop) and I like music known as "alternative" (really a meaningless term — but I don’t invent the labels). The one band that I love who might be considered completely out of the mainstream is Rasputina — a cello based group who sing about many things, including history. 1816 in particular. Listen, it’s a history (and meteorology) lesson in a song.
So, that said, In 1816 there were freezes in every month of the year across much of the Northern part of the US. Leaves were frozen off trees almost as they formed — and yet, unless trees were small and/or weak, they lived to see 1817 (also a tough year), and beyond. Sure, fruit production was way down, but trees are prepared for tough conditions — they store plenty of carbohydrates to protect themselves against that very thing occurring. So, if anyone asks what’s going to happen to our trees if they flush out early (which they are doing) and then there are some late frosts, just point to 1816. Or, better yet, let them listen to the song.