12 March 04

Redbud Days

redbud.jpgThe western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is one of the first native trees to come into flower in our local foothills, even before it leafs out. On my ride into campus along the arboretum, the ones planted there are greeting me very happily right now.

Posted by at 07:54 PM in Nature and Place | Link |
  1. Lovely post especially after the tragedy of yesterday – thanks for giving us a glimpse of new life.

    Jenny    12. March 2004, 21:53    Link

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