Monday, March 24, 2025

Color Comes To Town

I know that spring is upon us, when the Redbud trees start giving out their beautiful pink buds.

The redbud is a tree that is valued far more than its small size might suggest. This lovely harbinger of spring has been called “a breath of fresh air after a long winter” and no less than “one of our most beautiful native trees” writes tree expert Michael Dirr, of The Arbor Day Foundation.



It is hard to express adequately the miracle of a tree that had branches so bare all through winter suddenly go from stark brown to magenta.
But there she is again, emerging from her own winter of storms, freeze, winds, and drought, still standing, still surviving, still blooming, still giving.
Shaku Selvakumar



6 comments:

Belinda said...

Bailey and I have been commenting on how beautiful the redbuds are this year. They are everywhere here. 💕

jayveesonata said...

Spring breathes a sigh of relief from an escape from brutal winter. The redbuds are indeed everywhere. I will miss seeing them around my house. I'm longing to get home...the seasons pass quickly.

Anonymous said...

Ahhh, such beauty and affirmation of Spring.
Your keen eye and spirit always spot the
the right visions that express wonder of the seasons, Jo.

Anonymous said...

Lovely to see.
Enjoy this last day of March and good wishes for the new month of April.

All the best Jan
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Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely to see.
Enjoy this last day of March and good wishes for the new month of April.

All the best Jan

PS Sorry if this comment comes through twice, I do sometimes have problems with leaving comments!

L. D. said...

My red bud is a little bit behind yours but we are going to have a good show this year. Your tree is beautiful