We have a short window - the beginning of May through the end of June, generally, to love our flowering trees.
Because this is one of my favorite trees, I saved these pictures from June 4, when it was flowering in a local park, to show to you now.
The tree is a native, and some call it the Grancy Greybeard. Others call it a fringe tree. Those who enjoy Latin names call it Chionanthus virginicus, which means "snow flower".
I call it beautiful.
I've blogged about it several times. Here are a couple of links.
For Thursday Tree Love (in case it sounds familiar)
Introducing the Fringe Tree (another name for it)
There are at least two of these trees in downtown Binghamton, New York and I missed seeing them this year due to working at home. Maybe next year...
This tree is in Otsiningo Park, a lovely park name for a lovely tree.
It's a lovely June memory.
Have a tree to share with us? Join Parul at Happiness and Food each second and fourth Thursday of the month for #ThursdayTreeLove.
Oh, this is pretty and so is its name.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Teresa
Thank you!
DeleteThat tree is lovely
ReplyDeleteIt is!
Delete...that's common name that isn't common for me. Sadly this beauty can and is being damaged by the Emerald Ash Borer.
ReplyDeleteOh NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. We've been hit hard by the ash borer here - I almost did a post today on that but I don't think a post showing lots of tree stumps would have quite fit the "tree love" them. But maybe I should.
DeleteI like the name snow flower:) they look lovely..
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteThis is one of the trees I am considering to replace one I removed last year. Who knows when the nurseries will have stock again.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, it's been a strange year as far as nursery and plants.
DeleteIt has a great look. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI am not sure I've ever seen such a flower on a tree. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome!
DeleteBeautiful!! I love reading about and seeing trees from your part of the world in your posts!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Alana. Reminds me of a flower in India I have seen that has a beautiful fragrance. Thanks for joining. I hope to see you on the 23rd!
ReplyDeleteWow!Seeing these beauties for the first time!! Love the name snow flower...
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing it to us Alana :)
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