Diversity of leaf unfolding dynamics among tree species: New insights from a study along an altitudinal gradient

- We focused on budburst dynamics (and not only on budburst date) to improve current knowledge on tree functioning.
- We highlighted the existence of thresholds of temperature effects on budburst.
- We showed that altitudinal and year effects differ.
- We identified two main species strategies in bud burst variability: leaf lifespan and shade tolerance.
- We provided new avenues to revisit budburst modelling.