Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Signs of spring, 1 by Weerobin

Weerobin wrote:
We're way behind schedule here too,
but I always plant several super-early blooming trees to help me survive winter.
Here are a few of the earliest stalwarts which were blooming last weekend.

#1 Cornus mas.
#2 Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena Only a few blooms this year.
#3 Hamamelis x intermedia Arnold Promise. Very floriferous this year.
#4 Dirca palustris. Always very early blooming.

Dogwoods, magnolias aren't even getting close yet.

My earliest blooming tree is usually prunus mume, sometimes blooming on New Year's day.
It's buds are totally toasted this year. I'll wait 'til next year.