Over Thanksgiving break, my new phenology spot is my front yard.
3 huge White Oaks in my front yard!
Rhododendron shrub by the porch.
Holly bush by the porch.
Ecology & Phenology of My Front Yard vs. Salmon Hole
Starting with the similarities, the trees at both Salmon Hole and my front yard at home have lost most of their leaves at this point. Both locations feature oaks; my front yard has 3 tall white oaks and Salmon Hole has a chestnut oak. However, most of the bushes and trees in my front yard have been planted while much, if not all, of the vegetation at Salmon Hole has grown naturally. Invasive species such as Oriental Bittersweet are prevalent at Salmon Hole, while my front yard doesn’t have much, if any, invasive species. Also, Salmon Hole is located on the Winooski River, while my front yard is about a half mile from the local river, Toms River.