I got to go back into Centennial Woods today to visit the American Beech I’ve been observing, which was very fun! I’m starting to notice the beginning signs of spring and I’m enjoying being able to see the ground again. My walk to the tree was very nice until I had to go uphill where the ice hadn’t melted yet, but once I carefully maneuvered up the hill, I was at my spot. The first thing I noticed about the American Beech is that the buds are a slightly lighter color. I also noticed that there is only one single leaf left on the tree that persisted throughout the winter. Other than that, there were no other significant changes in the tree. I’m excited to revisit this tree in a couple of weeks when the weather is (hopefully) warmer and there could be some significant changes!
