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| Chinaberry Tree |
Trees are changing as spring comes. Most of the flowering ones are still rather winter bedraggled though the blossoms are coming out on the patio buddleia - despite something chewing holes in a few of the leaves. Haven’t spotted insects or caterpillars at work.
The fig tree across the road is practically stark naked. Looking like a warning not to go deeper into the forest. Probably close to two months since we were eating figs each time we passed. Lemons still flourishing everywhere though fewer oranges visible in the orchards and those in the shop looking a bit less confident .
Chinaberry trees give the neighborhood a touch of the exotic - for those who aren’t used to seeing them, anyway. Look from a distance like trees sporting chickpeas.
There are some almond blossoms out but the ones nearest us seem a bit on the slow side. Definitely more exuberant last year.