Tree-watching

One of the highlights of  Covid-era life for many of us is our daily walk. Fortunately, there's lots to look at at this time of year, as the neighbourhood trees are doing all kinds of interesting things. I'm the main tree-spotter on our walks, as John's attention tends toward bicycles and other wheeled things. But he has the good camera and the professional eye, and gracefully obliges when I suggest a photo. Here's a look at what the trees are doing in our area these days: 

This magnolia tree was all bare branches except for several bright blobs that looked like forgotten Christmas ornaments. Photo by John Denniston.

One of the other buds on that same tree, eye-catching against the grey fence. Photo by John Denniston.

Some trees are still bare at this time of year, giving a clear view of what's beyond. Photo by John Denniston.

On the other hand, some trees are already going full-tilt, with a full set of leaves and an abundance of blooms. Camellias keep their leaves year-round, and some begin blooming as early as November. Photo by John Denniston.

Magnolias and cherries make a gorgeous combination. Photo by John Denniston.

Wouldn't you love to live in this old-fashioned cottage, looking out onto magnolias and forsythia in the sunshine? Photo by John Denniston.

This was taken a few weeks ago, when the cherry and plum blossoms first started. A spectacular show for whoever lives in that house and on that street. Photo by John Denniston.

This beautifully twisted tree base, combined with daffodils, made a pleasant spring scene. Photo by John Denniston.

Magnolia buds against a stormy sky caught our eye on a recent walk. It will look very different when all those buds are fully open. Photo by John Denniston.

The straight line of a hedge, topped by a froth of cherry blossoms. Photo by John Denniston.

This enthusiastic forsythia bush wants to take over the sidewalk. The gardening lore is that when the forsythia blooms, it's time to prune the roses.

Those yellow blooms close up.

This star magnolia to the left and tulip magnolia to the right are what we see when we open our front door at this time of year. Spring is definitely the best season for our front garden!

What our neighbours see of our spring trees when they take their daily walks.