Tuesday 17 March 2009

elder budburst & primrose appear

Spring seems to be happening in a far more condensed way in recent years. This elder is in a sheltered sunny spot and is usually the first tree in leaf in this wood. In contrast to the alder and the elm it produces leaves early in the season, while it's one of the last trees to produce flowers.
Primroses, the first roses of Spring, are also appearing in sheltered spots.

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