Red buds are by far my most favorite flowering tree. I think I've dedicated more blog posts to blooming red buds than to any other species. Here are photos I took recently, in St. Louis between the bouts of cold. Our spring is starting in spurts and fits, but the flowers are still blooming.
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| I love to photograph young red buds against the bright blue sky. The contrasts is just aaaah-mazing to me. |
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Wordless Wednesday: Red Buds Blooming (from April 2009)
Have you spotted any red buds blooming in your backyard? What is your favorite flowering treet in your urban nature habitat?
Check out my previous posts about red buds, including more pretty photos.
Urban Wildlife Watch - Redbuds (from April 2008)
Wordless Wednesday: Red Buds Blooming (from April 2009)
Have you spotted any red buds blooming in your backyard? What is your favorite flowering treet in your urban nature habitat?