Saturday, April 27, 2013

The Trees in Longwood Gardens

Surrounded by the beauty of all the spring flowers,
it might be easy for some people to overlook the magnificent trees 
growing in Longwood Gardens.
 
Here are a few of my favorite trees from our trip on Wednesday.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The hubs and I, enjoying the Red Buds!
I'm not sure why they are called "Red Buds", they are clearly purple.
 
This entry is for my dear friend Theresa,
she has such a love and appreciation for magnificent trees.
T, this one's for you!! 
 

25 comments:

Judy said...

It is wonderful to see the trees in this stage - you get the bare bones peeking through the new foliage or blossoms - the best of both worlds!!! You are ahead of us - no buds on the fruit trees yet, here... ;-(

Adrienne said...

Love love love! I really like that you stepped back and really got the whole tree - And it's just that point where the color is there, but you can still see the branches and get the wonderful shapes of each tree. If we're choosing, the fourth photo is my fave!

Adrienne said...

Judy and I think alike, I guess. And we comment simultaneously as well apparantly!

Lin said...

The "buds" are red. We have one in our yard and I'm just waiting for it to bloom. It's late this year. :( The are my favorite tree. Did you notice it has heart-shaped leaves?

TexWisGirl said...

awww! i was having a blast enjoying the weeping cherry, the weeping willow, the pic of you and the red buds, then you hit me with the dedication. bless you, dear one. i love you.

Nancy said...

Such beautiful trees. I have always been partial to weeping willows.....

Karen said...

Aren't they lovely! We are still waiting for the trees to leaf and flower. Spring is late!

Bonnie said...

Debbie, I've always wondered the same thing about red buds. They have always been a favorite. I love to see all the beautiful blooming trees. Hugs! Bonnie

Beth said...

The blooming trees are gorgeous!

Farm Girl said...

That is very pretty and I love trees that bloom.
I think it would be so nice to visit that place.

S. Etole said...

They each have their own unique shape.

FilipBlog said...

The white blossoms are very bright.

Greetings,
Filip

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh Theresa will love them she sure does love her trees. BEAUTIFUL Hug B

Jill said...

They are all stunning! I can see why they are your favorites!

Nancy said...

Flowering trees are so lovely this time of year. It's like we are being rewarded for slogging through the winter months. Be-u-te-ful photos Debbie (& Chuck).

xo

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i always wonder about that too. why red?? who made that decision. i think it needs to be changed right away. gorgeous settings. nice! ( :

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

I love the shapes of the trees and the way the blooms seem to be suspended in the air. To me, that's spring. Such lovely photos, Debbie! And a very lovely dedication.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Flowering trees are such a pretty sight after the long winter! We should be seeing some here soon.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Great post. I love seeing all the different trees. I really like the Weeping Willow in your picture.

Andee said...

Oh it looks so pretty there!

Brian King said...

Awesome photos, Debbie! These are beautiful trees!

Angie said...

Those are pretty magnificent!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful series, Debbie! I love all the trees but the willow and redbuds are my favorites. I must try to visit Longwood gardens soon. Very pretty shots!

DeniseinVA said...

Lovely Debbie, always enjoy your beautiful pics.

Ida said...

The trees are lovely indeed. I recall some awesome Snowball bushes when I visited.