Monthly Archives: March 2012

Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is in spectacular bloom this year.  Although it seems the common name should be pink or purple bud, I guess the flowers in bud are redder than when open in bloom.  I’ve always wondered how pioneers learned … Continue reading →

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) was in full bloom a few weeks ago.  All trees bloom.  We are sometimes unaware of this because forest trees are usually not as showy as dogwoods and Ohio buckeye.  Forest trees flower early, some as early as February.  They … Continue reading →

  Harbinger-of-spring (Erigenia bulbosa), aptly named, is one of our first native woodland spring wildflowers to bloom.  This tiny member of the carrot family can sometimes be found peeking above last year’s dried tree leaves through the snow in February.  … Continue reading →