Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Lilacs and Leaves

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.

All the Lilacs I see here are white or a gentle purple, but I saw a deep purple one today as we drove home from physio.  Such a delightful odour.

My favourite leaves, and the first to come out are the Horse Chestnuts, soon to be in flower.

A Japanese Maple, shot with the sun shining through it.

And a Silver Maple, with those typical big keys that will be littering the ground soon.


11 comments:

  1. Do 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.

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  2. Our 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.

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  3. And oh my how nice those lilacs do smell.

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  4. I love the lilacs, the dark purple are my favourite. I also love the many colours of a Japanese maple. :)

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  5. The smell of lilacs takes me back to my childhood. My mother had several bushes and I always get nostalgic when I smell them.

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  6. I 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.

    We don't have many maples here, the key as your referred to it is new to me.

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  7. Lilacs are one of my favorites; occasionally I've seen one that's a shade of maroon, but they're really uncommon.

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  8. I love lilacs and wish they bloomed for a bit longer. Ours are now finished so I enjoyed seeing the ones you posted today.

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  9. Beautiful blooms and leaves.

    All the best Jan

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