This time revisiting the tree I thought I was in for some blooming of some sort, but I must have been confused with the Massachusetts weather over break! Walt mentioned that Red Maple would most likely be the first of the tree species to show some signs of spring. Even though there was no signs of flowering yet, the buds looked different than last time! They were more of brighter and darker red than last time. The branches also had a maroon coloring that stretched down the branch about an inch as well!
There was no noticeable difference between the physical tree this time than the last. There was definitely less snow coverage on the ground this week showing signs of the weather warming up! Most Red Maples in warmer southern climates bloom in late March with iconic red flowers that form new leaves for the tree. I am making an hypothesis that next phenology spot visit in early April, there should be some signs of blooming then!
