For this assignment, I returned to the same tree that I visited for my previous assignment prior to spring break. That tree is an American Beech in Centennial Woods. The beech is located on a slope up from the brook and is surrounded by several other beeches. It gets a good amount of sun since it is located directly next to one of the main trails in Centennial.
Upon returning to my tree, I found that there had been some slight changes. The buds had been visible in my previous visit, but now they were longer and had a more noticeable orange color. This indicated some growth and the progression of the buds toward flowering. While there weren’t any flowering buds yet, I could see that the buds were getting closer.
