A single leaf of Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) clings to a twig in the garden
Today is the last day of November and tomorrow we start the three cold months of winter. Throughout these last few weeks the colour has gradually been draining from the garden, as viewed from my desk window. Here are some highlights…
The ironwood during its multicoloured phase
A bright red Japanese maple (Acer palmatum dissectum)…
…here shown in its context
The Japanese maple has been grafted on to a more robust root stock and the original leaves remain while the feathery red leaves have fallen
My sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) – the leaves have now fallen and have been cleared up at last from the lawn beneath
The lemon leaves of a climbing Hydrangea petiolaris
The early yellow flowers of Mahonia media ‘Charity’
This week we have had cold mists – this is the only ash tree that still clings to its leaves, viewed from my window through the mist yesterday
As the colour fades from nature I wonder what winter will bring to the view of nature from my desk…
The Squirrelbasket 
Beautiful pics 🙂
Thank you for your kind words 🙂