Our fruit trees in Alpine never learn to wait to bloom until after danger of frost is past. So here we are, March 1st and they're in full and glorious bloom. The challenge will be to keep them from freezing this month.
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| Apricot tree in background center |
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Apricot tree closeup
Ein Shimer apple tree |
Pictures aren't doing them justice. They're dazzling in person. Lots of native stuff is blooming too. It keeps my sister and niece busy documenting it, which I'm grateful to them for. Here are just a few samples of the dozens of species blooming right now around the oasis.
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| Golf Ball Cactus (Mammalaria lasiacantha) |
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| Agarito (Berberis trifoliata) |
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| Desert Evening Primrose (Oenothera primavera) |
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| Trans-Pecos Chickweed (Cerastium axillare) |
Maybe weeds to some, but treasures to us. To see more of the wildflowers on our properties you can visit my blog about them.
Flora of the Christmas Mountains
Not many people know about the blog. It's just to keep a record for us and maybe for posterity.
Visitors to the oasis today got their lifer Lucifer Hummingbird. I can't wait to get back down there!
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ReplyDeleteLots of trees blooming already all around town!
ReplyDeleteMy father loved agarita jelly. But I think he didn't ever have to pick the fruit. Some trees are showing blossoms around here, so we'll see what happens. They're sure going to need to some water to make fruit.
ReplyDeleteYes, luckily we have a well in town and keep things watered to the best of our physical abilities. Seems never enough!
DeleteBeautiful flowers and blooming trees! I hope they make it! Thanks for the update
ReplyDeleteSO nice to see spring! Here in WI, there is still feet of snow covering everything. Love your blog!
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