Friday, March 19, 2010

Redbud Trees in Bloom!

Cercis canadensis L. (Eastern Redbud)

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Spring in the Heights is magical! Who doesn't love all the Redbud trees in bloom? And who would notice a Redbud tree if it weren't in bloom? In summer it's a scraggly runt of a tree in spite of it's pale-green, heart-shaped leaves but in winter...in winter it's best to glance the other way.

Indeed, blooms create the magic. I think I shall go adorn myself with flowers. Perhaps they'll make me look as young and fresh as spring...in my wildest dreams!

7 comments:

  1. These look wonderfull.So glad Spring is out there somewhere.We have had 4 avalanches come down around us today.You are as young and fresh as Spring !Go for the flowers!

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  2. Happy Spring to you! I love redbuds, and we are planning on planting one in our back yard this summer.

    Of course, we are at least a month away from seeing them bloom here in the barely-thawed north.

    Thanks for showing such lovely pictures so I can enjoy yours.

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  3. Mine, too. It seems they just popped out overnight. Something new is blooming every day. That means we'll start mowing soon. Oh joy.

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  4. Hi Annie, Thanks for the spot of spring on this first day of Spring! I love red buds. We are about a month behind you so this is a wonderful first day of Spring!
    Yvonne

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  5. Happy First Day Of Spring!
    That is a beautiful bush. I love the look and the smell of the trees in blossom.

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  6. The Redbuds are blooming here in Florida as well. I just posted yesterday about them! I cut branchs and brought them inside...Oh, they are so beautiful!
    Blessings and Happy Spring!
    Susie

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  7. Oh the Redbuds are blooming in Austin, I call them the magical tree! I am so happy I found your blog, I am new to this wonderful world of blogging, it's so fascinating! Your blog is amazing.

    Nancy
    Nancy's Notes

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