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Uploaded: 04/25/23 3:10 PM GMT
Redbud Tree
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This is the eastern redbud in bloom now. In my state, Illinois, it's not supposed to grow north of Central Illinois but there are some trees here in the Chicago area. I grew up in a small town in central Illinois, Peoria, from age 2 to 13, and redbuds were everywhere. There is even a town in southwestern Illinois named Redbud. This one is along the circular driveway in front of my building. Here is some more information : "Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to eastern North America from southern Michigan south to central Mexico, west to New Mexico. In the United States, this tree is difficult to grow farther west into arid areas west of western Kansas and Colorado, as there is not enough rain". (wikipedia)

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.palral
04/25/23 4:33 PM GMT
That is a sensational shot of a most colorful tree. It's the perfect desktop shot. BTW Peoria is probably not considered to be a small town. When I lived there it was the 3rd largest city in Illinois
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::corngrowth
04/25/23 4:44 PM GMT
Kathy, we have Redbud trees in my area as well. Their nickname here is 'Amerikaanse Judasboom' (American Judas Tree) . As far as I know it hasn't anything to do with the Biblical person Judas Iscariot, but with the Judea area, now being a part of the modern states of Palestine and Israel, because the trees are said to have originated there.
Anyhow a wonderful capture offering us a very colorful sight!
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::tigger3
04/26/23 3:42 PM GMT
A beautiful full frame presentation! tigs=^..^=
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.jerseygurl
04/26/23 8:01 PM GMT
I love how those vivid pink blooms fill the frame and the branches add a distinct pattern to your image - Very, Very Nicely Done, Kathy!!!!!!!
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.Starglow
04/30/23 5:30 PM GMT
It is a welcoming change for the desktop and a good reminder of Spring which isn't here yet in our area. Beautiful shot.
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