Today I'm going back to my favourite month of May for Cathy's 'A Week Of Flowers' with two trees, the flowers of which take my breath away every spring. Above are flowers from Malus 'Red Sentinel' whilst below are flowers from my Conference pear tree.
The two grow side by side in my garden and both were covered in a profusion of blossom. Sadly the pear produced very little in the way of fruit this year in complete contrast to last year. However the weather in spring and summer of the respective years was so different. I have a feeling that we had more than our share of rain this spring followed by some late frost so not an ideal scenario for fruit to set. I wonder what next year will bring? The crab apple on the other hand was smothered with its bright red berries up to recently. I must look later to see if there are any still hanging on to the tree. Thanks to Cathy for hosting 'A Week Of Flowers' over at her lovely blog 'Words and Herbs'.
It is indeed lovely to see blossom and be reminded of the spring to come. Let's hope for a mild and not too wet spring. Our fruit trees didn't produce anything edible this year either. Wishing you lots of pears next year Anna!
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ReplyDeleteA welcome sign of spring! Eliza
ReplyDeleteVery unusual sight to me. Pears. Very pretty, delicate flowers. I have 3 limes on my tree this year! Slowly ripening. Mysteries of fruit continue. Amelia
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to include flowering trees! Apple blossom is so lovely. Allison
ReplyDeleteFruit tree blossom can be so lovely.
ReplyDeleteTrees cloaked in flowers are always a wonder, Anna.
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