This day, as our hill turns to snow globe, I remember this early morning, March 2007, on the edge of spring.
As winter changed to spring I noticed the first greening of the limbs and, each November, the eerie form of the limbs revealed. I call the tree an “elm” though I am not certain. There are other lone survivor elms nearby, the leaves are right for an elm. Some elm species/specimens have the same shape.
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Those elm trees are just as beautiful bare in the winter as they are covered with leaves in the spring. Nicely captured. 😊
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My wife, Pam, believes that also.
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We have many elms here in Oklahoma, though I do not know how to tell any species apart. This tree you photographed has a lovely shape. Most of the elms here are ragged-looking due to their nature of breaking in ice and wind. Elm trees are what I harvest branches from for the deer when I’m doing fawn rehabilitation. They love nibbling the leaves!
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Elms are prolific. Around here they used to grace public spaces. Most were destroyed by Dutch Elm disease. Every once in awhile I spot a survivor standing alone next to farm fields. The deer can only reach so I, they must enjoy the young leaves.
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So beautiful!
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in all seasons, thanks for visiting Matroos
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Looks like a scene from the movie Chronicles of Narnia. Hope your day is as beautiful as mine has been so far….. Ryan
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Thanks for the good wishes, Ryan.
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No problem.
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Love the grandeur of large trees in any season. We have a few magnificent, snow-covered spruce trees across the way that really add a touch of beauty to the dreariness of winter. 🙂
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Our hemlocks seem to be coated with powdered sugar sometimes.
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Has a lot of real character! 🙂
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It has seen many storms.
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Amazing
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