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25-02-2020, 06:24 AM
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Re: A Sign of Spring?

Probably Blackthorn, which is usually the first blossom of the year and very similar to Hawthorn..
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25-02-2020, 06:59 AM
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Re: A Sign of Spring?

Originally Posted by Barry ->
Probably Blackthorn, which is usually the first blossom of the year and very similar to Hawthorn..
No thorns or scent, Barry. Have emailed a photo to RHS.
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Re: A Sign of Spring?

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In spite of all the storms, gales, rain, hail and snow this lovely tree is in full blossom. Does anyone know what type of tree it is?



Close up of the blossom - a bit fuzzy because it was blowing about!

I think you may be correct, Tabby. Japanese winter flowering cherry tree ? Seems awfully close


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I'm convinced I can actually smell that picture.
 
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