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Frosted oak leaves on January 3, 2017

Before I turn my attention to a new tree to follow in 2017, I am looking back with fondness at the old oak (Quercus robur) I have followed throughout 2016 in Thompson’s Park, Cardiff.
I visited again on a frosty day last week but now it’s winter there is not going to be much change until it starts the annual cycle again in spring.
The only new observation was this spent firework from the New Year’s Eve festivities…

Firework shell under the oak on January 3, 2017
So here is a comparison of how the tree looked as the months passed in 2016. (more…)
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