The Lilacs are out in bloom here, one of the most common shrubs to see around rural farmhouses. Here I mostly see big old shrubs 20 feet high, in just 3 or 4 yards. And I still have pictures of emerging leaves I'm simply compelled to share with you.
My favourite leaves, and the first to come out are the Horse Chestnuts, soon to be in flower.
Beautiful takes!
ReplyDeleteDo show the lilacs. We have one in the back that is light mauve I guess, and it is already checking out. Others that I see around are doing better.
ReplyDeleteOur lilacs are on their last days around here, so it's wonderful to see yours, just coming out. Beautiful leaves, too. Wonderful display of springtime delights.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh my how nice those lilacs do smell.
ReplyDeleteI love the lilacs, the dark purple are my favourite. I also love the many colours of a Japanese maple. :)
ReplyDeleteThe smell of lilacs takes me back to my childhood. My mother had several bushes and I always get nostalgic when I smell them.
ReplyDeleteI love the lilacs - their perfume takes me back to my childhood as mom had one in the farm yard. Hers were purple but most of the ones I see here in the city are white.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have many maples here, the key as your referred to it is new to me.
Lilacs are one of my favorites; occasionally I've seen one that's a shade of maroon, but they're really uncommon.
ReplyDeleteI love lilacs and wish they bloomed for a bit longer. Ours are now finished so I enjoyed seeing the ones you posted today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms and leaves.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Nice selections!
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