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Conspicuous, and not so Conspicuous, Bloomers

By Greg Dodge, Ranger | Published: April 15, 2009

Sycamores, sweetgums, hornbeams, mulberries, maples, and willows on the Explore the Wild/Catch the Wind Loop are all well on their way to being fully leafed. Bald Cypress, the only southern conifer that loses its leaves in winter, is showing fresh new growth. The ashes are lagging behind and are just now starting to spring forth [...]

Posted in Flora, Spring | Also tagged Bald Cypress, Black Willow, Bluets, Carolina Jessamine, Flowering Dogwood, hornbeams, maples, mulberries, sweetgums, Sycamores, Wax Myrtle, Wisteria | Leave a comment

Greg Dodge is a professional naturalist as well as a writer, videographer and producer of natural history DVDs. His images have been used in various TV productions, museum displays, and corporate videos. Above all, he has a fascination and passion for all things natural.
Stop by and say hello Tuesday thru Saturday in Explore the Wild, Catch the Wind, or on the Dino Trail.

Tags: Bald Cypress, Black Willow, Bluets, Carolina Jessamine, Flowering Dogwood, hornbeams, maples, mulberries, southern conifer, sweetgums, Sycamores, Wax Myrtle, Wisteria