This weather is confusing our ornamental pear trees -- Global warming effects here?

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The leaves are turning reddish and falling now. This generally happens around Thanksgiving, towards the end of November. The tips are normal for late February or early March, they are setting on buds.



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A close up view of what is happening. The poor tree doesn't know whether to hibernate or rejuvenate.

We live in the Gulf Coast Texas area, just north of Houston.