I returned to the Red Maple tree which I’ve decided to name Rosie after meeting her a second time. She was much more red this week with blossoming buds all along her branches. They were significantly larger and had more in each bunch. The picture below shows one bud that is beginning to flower, sending little green shoots out. There were only a few of these on the whole tree but I’m guessing in a week or so most of the buds will join in. The weather is getting significantly warmer and maples will be one of the first to grow leaves and flowers.
