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November trees in my garden

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A gardening ‘expert’ was quoted in a newspaper today, saying “the autumn leaves haven’t amounted to much this year” and I thought “whaaaaaat?!” I don’t know where he lives, and I realise that many trees are hanging on to their greenery, perhaps because the ground is so wet, but still! My OH and I have seen some MAGNIFICENT autumn leaf colour in our area in the last few weeks but rarely have the camera with us. So I thought I would just take a stroll around our garden in the sun, take a few of my usual not-very-good snaps, and see what you think?!

This Acer was pale green last week, now a glowing gold; feathery leaves, sorry no idea of the variety.

Prunus Hai-Taku (Great white cherry)

Silver birch (Betula utilis jacquemontii)

Acer griseum (peeling bark maple)

Close-up of Liquidambar

Viburnum opulus

Cotinus

Well, to have sunshine like today cheers me up, so I’m hoping you’ve had the same where you are :))

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I agree with you, there are some wonderful colours still around to be seen. Having just got back from 2 weeks away, I was pleased to see so many trees still giving glorious displays.

15 Nov, 2013

 

I think that 'expert' should get out there,and take a look around..just shows they aren't as good as they think they are..your garden looks wonderful Sheila..as do many of the trees all around us..I especially like the Cotinus,and Acer Grisium..lovely :o)

15 Nov, 2013

 

Beautiful colours in your garden Sheila, your Viburnum opulus is stunning.

15 Nov, 2013

 

It has been a perfect day today Sheila and your garden looks just beautiful, I simply love this time of year with sunny days and crispy nights! The colours are out of this world aren't they? I love the liquid amber.

15 Nov, 2013

 

Hi Sheila ..
beautiful pics ... super colours :o)

15 Nov, 2013

 

Thanks so much Julia, Sandra, Jay, Gill and Terra !!

15 Nov, 2013

 

You've some stunning colour in your garden Sheila and up here in the northeast, the trees are looking fabulous especially the birches and beeches. My little prunus "snow showers" is a picture at the moment, really going out in a blaze of glory......:))

15 Nov, 2013

 

Sounds lovely Janey . . . thanks!

15 Nov, 2013

 

I agree that person is looking in the wrong place or going around with his eyes closed, I am a carer/ escort for our local taxi firm and three days a week I get a drive mornings and afternoons into the countryside in Rutland, the trees around where we go are absolutely fabulous with their colours this year, its a delight to see them and even the lads we take remark on them....
Lovely pics Sheila...

16 Nov, 2013

 

Thank you very much Lincs :))

16 Nov, 2013

 

So envious Sheila. Its all beautiful Our viburnum opulus hasn't coloured at all - miserable thing. The only good autumn colour here had been the red stemmed dogwood - but at least that will last us all winter.

16 Nov, 2013

 

Oh Stera, that's a shame about your Viburnum. What about the trees around your area . . . any birches, beeches or maples turning gold to make you smile? :))

16 Nov, 2013

 

I couldn't agree more with you, Sheila. I think there has been some fantastic colour this autumn. Your photos are lovely.

16 Nov, 2013

 

Thanks Susanne!

17 Nov, 2013

 

I heartily agree the trees have been magnificent this autumn, loved your photos Sheila.??

19 Nov, 2013

 

Thanks so much Angela :)))

20 Nov, 2013

 

Fabulous Autumn colours Sheila ... pleased to see them ... :o)

20 Nov, 2013

 

Thank you Shirley :))

20 Nov, 2013

 

Sorry Sheila - all the big ones we can see from the house are sycamore or ash, and pesky they are too with all the seedlings! Mustn't grumble though, the rooks live there all spring. There are a few beeches but not visible from the garden. But on the other hand the shape of the sycamores in winter is very beautiful - swings and roundabouts really.

20 Nov, 2013

 

Don't mention the seedlings, lol - we have Sycamore and Ash IN our garden! (and a magpie family nesting in the Sycamore) Ah well, glad you have the dogwood at least :)

21 Nov, 2013

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