Glossy smooth-leaved branches of a holly (Ilex) in my garden – I have yet to find a satisfactory explanation of why some of the leaves lack prickles
Welcome to the December tree-following gathering. I look forward to seeing everyone’s news and pictures once again. And newcomers are also always welcome.
Here in South Wales, after a very wet November, December has begun very cold and much drier, with winds from the north and east.
This is the time when evergreen trees start to show their winter usefulness, although there are still a few yellow autumn leaves on the bigger ash trees (Fraxinus) and the sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus).
I will need to visit the tall tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) in Cardiff’s Victoria Park in the next week, to say goodbye after a year of following it.
I’m sure you regular tree followers will have something new to report. Point to any tree-related post you would like to share, using the link box below. And please don’t forget to leave a comment.
The link box is now open for contributions and will stay open until 7pm GMT on December 14.
If you are new to tree following, read all about the idea here, although, as I have been saying all year, I must update that page when I have the chance!
The Squirrelbasket 
Still some leaves on trees here too. Thanks for hosting our follower trees for another month.
Hello, as you’ll see Liz’s tree is now bare but mine still has leaves on it. xx
Some last minute snow will ensure a white christmas up here in the north. And the time has come to say goodbye to both the grey alder tree and the village.
Hi, just got in before the LinkBox snaps shut!
There’s still a few months left of the Sweet Chestnut: I started in May with fresh green leaves just sprouting. But as the tree will be mostly dormant now, I think will look for a new tree for the New Year.
Plenty of mulch from those crispy leaves…
Best wishes 🙂
Whew, made it! Hope you have enjoyable holidays 🙂
Sorry to respond so late!!!
I love your tree within a tree 🙂