birdieopolis

prunus padusi LOVE LOVE LOVE this tree (european bird cherry) which was blooming right outside our favorite restaurant in portland, oregon, when we celebrated an anniversary dinner years ago. a rare tree, not easily found in nurseries, i took a cutting and it survived the long drive home and sent out roots. it was continually mangled by maurauding deer until we put up a fence! but a persistent tree it is and flourishes as a huge blooming wonder right now. i love how is says, "happy anniversary" every year with its ever increasing grand display.ahhhhh spring!