Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Early blooming trees

 

Getting closer to the Bradford Pear tree down the hill from me...in the parking lot.

In the afternoon, the blossoms don't pop as much as they do in early mornings.






On the way home on S. Blue Ridge Rd, I had to stop and capture this beautiful old weeping cherry tree.




I'd guess this is another pear tree.

I think these are sourwood blossoms....now correctly idenified by a comment below, as Japanese Andromeda (I'd never heard of that name before!)



Downtown Black Mountain has it's own cherry trees!



Today's quote:

[Destroying rainforests for economic gain] is like burning a Renaissance painting to cook a meal. -E.O. Wilson, biologist, naturalist, and author (b. 10 Jun 1929)






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16 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMarch 30, 2022 at 5:34 AM

    The trees and blossoms are beautiful. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks for stopping and commenting...you must really be an early riser!

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  2. TomMarch 30, 2022 at 6:31 AM

    ...your "sourwood blossoms" are Pieris japonica (Japanese Andromeda).

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks, I've made the correction, then went looking for photos of each to clarify for my own reference...to be posted on next day.

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  3. NewRobin13March 30, 2022 at 10:11 AM

    Love seeing spring blooming and blossoming there. That quote is perfect.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:34 AM

      So much of society's progress seems to be based on destruction of beautiful things of the past.

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  4. AnvilcloudMarch 30, 2022 at 10:28 AM

    You have them all over. Aside from one spot in town, I am trying to think of any great showings here.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:35 AM

      And the birds have planted Bradford pears out in the woods, thus an ornamental tree has become invasive.

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  5. BillMarch 30, 2022 at 12:05 PM

    Those trees are gorgeous. They must smell nice as they blossom. Fantastic new header, I like it.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:35 AM

      Thanks, I love catching those clouds, as well as the sweet bridge in my header! I love these short weeks when trees start blooming.

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  6. MarciaMarch 30, 2022 at 5:21 PM

    I did get to see some flowering trees when we visited VA a couple of weeks ago. We don't have any on our property but we did plant three rhododendren last fall and maybe they will bloom for us. Hope you're doing well.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:36 AM

      Apparently cherry blossom time is happening in DC these days. I've only visited there once at that season and was thrilled.

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  7. William KendallMarch 30, 2022 at 6:39 PM

    I don't think pear trees grow in my area, but there's a microclimate in the Niagara area where they do grow.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:37 AM

      I've been told that landscapers have been asked not to plant the Bradford Pears as they've become an invasive non-indigenous plant.

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 30, 2022 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful! I love blooming trees. Our trees are still dormant as the weather has been cool. We have a flowering, non fruit bearing pear tree in our yard.

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    1. Barbara RogersMarch 31, 2022 at 11:37 AM

      I think the trees that blossom first don't have fruit...just my observation!

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