Thursday, June 11, 2020

Red vs White #ThursdayTreeLove

The horse chestnuts have finished blooming for 2020, but I want to share my memories with you.

If they look familiar, I've blogged about them before.

2018 Tree Love post
2017 Tree Love post



But what I wanted to bring you today is a little Battle of the Horse Chestnuts - white vs. red, the two varieties we have.  The white ones are much more common.  The reds are a hybrid.

You decide which you like the best, red vs. white.
White closeup

White full size

Red (but really more pink) closeup

Red fullsize (noting this is a young tree).

And the winner is....? Please comment below.


I am joining Parul at Happiness and Food for her bi-monthly #ThursdayTreeLove
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13 comments:

  1. Cerebrations.bizJune 11, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Loved the photos!

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  2. ForsythiaJune 11, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    I think the white shows up better against the green.

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  3. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 11, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Alana - I love the pink ones, but the white ones are the show offs - I've just been reading how they were brought to England in the 1500s - by the Tradescants (father and son) (Philippa Gregory books).

    Unfortunately they have a disease ... which seems to be spreading, as other trees have particular diseases - it's a difficult time for flora and fauna. Love the photos - hope the little pink one flourishes! Stay safe - Hilary

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  4. songbird's crazy worldJune 11, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    both

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  5. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comJune 11, 2020 at 2:52 PM

    They look very colourful in the first one.

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  6. Liz A.June 11, 2020 at 5:25 PM

    I like the red better, but they're both nice.

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  7. LisaJune 11, 2020 at 8:19 PM

    The white are striking, and unusual with the other colors.

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  8. ArchanaJune 11, 2020 at 10:25 PM

    Its difficult to choose but if I have to my vote goes to White!

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  9. Dr Genevive AngelaJune 12, 2020 at 3:29 AM

    I liked all the photos:) they are so good. I am attracted to the first one "the White close up" thanks for sharing these beauties, its so pleasant to see.

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  10. PriyaJune 12, 2020 at 11:11 AM

    Love both of them!!

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  11. Shilpa NairyJune 16, 2020 at 2:21 AM

    I loved both Alana. Beautiful flowers..

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  12. ParulJune 24, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    They are all winners because they make our streets and surroundings look so beautiful. I noticed that the white ones had two colors inside. It's so pretty. Thanks for joining, Alana. See you tomorrow.

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  13. VinithaJune 26, 2020 at 9:44 PM

    It's always a lovely treat to visit your blog, Alana. I pick white as the winner. It's so pleasant. :)

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