Paperlike birch bark 19 April 2011 by David The bark of this birch tree, by Chapel Ash island, is peeling back like paper.
Blackthorn in flower 18 April 2011 by David The clump of blackthorn (sloe) between the Railway Walk and Barley Field in the Smestow Valley LNR at the peak of their blossoming.
Japonica and azalea 18 April 2011 by David The japonica and azalea bushes have been planted together by one of the entrances to West Park so their flowers should form a nice contrast. Unfortunately their flowering seasons didn’t quite coincide this year.
Azalea flowers 18 April 2011 by David Cultivated, but too spectacular to ignore. The bush carrying these flowers is right by one of the gates of West Park
Magnolia coming into flower 18 April 2011 by David By the same entrance to West Park as the azalea in the post above.