Tree Watching in Seattle: Thwarted!
February 24, 2012
Posted signs on my "adopted" horse chestnut trees
My “adopted” horse chestnut trees are slated for removal! The property owner wants to get rid of them because they are too close to the power lines and apparently planted too closely together. I am sad that I won’t get to watch these trees come into leaf.
Bud of horse chestnut tree
The buds on the horse chestnut trees are still not showing much action, although I did notice that they are very sticky to the touch.
Meanwhile, the buds on “my” maple trees are starting to fatten just a tiny bit.
Buds of maple tree
And the willow tree is still bursting with pussy willows.
Branch of "my" willow tree
Rosemary's Blog 
February 24, 2012 at 8:08 am
I am really sad that the trees will be taken down. I hate it when that happens. I guess I am a tree hugger at heart. Lovely buds…
February 24, 2012 at 10:25 am
I read something recently that described the horse chestnut buds as “varnished.” I wish I had thought of that!
February 24, 2012 at 9:27 am
Rosemary, this is just an elegant and deeply beautiful blog. Thank you so much for sharing your world in such a way. I’m adding you to my blog list.
February 24, 2012 at 10:25 am
You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
February 24, 2012 at 3:01 pm
We will remember them. They will live on, here on your blog. Sad to see trees go.
March 17, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Will they let you take one & replant it in your yard? I bet George & I could move one.