decorate the scaffolding
I love the trees that blossom in spring before the leaves burst and start competing; magnolias and redbud come to mind. While technically not native to Minnesota, redbuds are more and more common here as our climate changes. From a distance the profusion of pink flowers make it look like any number of spring flowering trees such as crabapples and plums. But on closer inspection, the way the blossoms seem to burst all along the length of the bare branches and even the trunk feels unique and special.
eastern redbud blossoms (Cercis canadensis)
Delicate, yet strong!
This photo is me, I am having my Wabisabi moment in life. I am not bent over however.
And my daughter and I love those sweet little heart shaped leaves that come after the flowers are done. And the magic of watching those flowers come out of the bark = willy nilly – just for me. When you drive along with me – I smile at the redbuds every time. The pink is like cotton candy of the best kind.