Redbud
Redbuds will start to bloom in about a month. These small native trees have magenta-pink blossoms that can appear anywhere on the tree, even the trunk.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are my favorite flowering tree. The peak time to see their blooms in Missouri is from mid-April to mid-May.
Snow on Black Willow
Black Willows are native trees that can be found around the edges of ponds. They tend to look “weedy” and “twiggy” so I usually don’t photograph them, but the snow … Continued
East Woods
Sunshine streaming through the woods just east of the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) Visitor center.
Dogwood in Snow
The 3-inches of snow yesterday stuck to the branches creating an interesting pattern on the branches of this dogwood.
Serviceberry
Serviceberry is a small native tree that can have wonderful fall color. To see Serviceberry at the PGT look along the ridges and bluffs above Hiller’s Creek. They seem to … Continued
Red White Oak
It’s late in the season, but suddenly a few oaks are starting to show some good color. At the same time it’s windy and a lot of leaves are falling. … Continued