I was busy investigating the blossom in the Sconce Park orchard for bumbles and bees, when I realised I was dealing with two different types. One is somewhat denser, has green stamen but above all smells positively glorious!
The other has a slightly warmer hue, pinky brown stamen and despite having no odour, seems to attract more honey bees!
Now what am I dealing with here? Elder and Apple? Elder and Cherry?
I have no idea! But hopefully soon, both sets will be alive with bees and butterflies obliging the camera.
Si
Hmm.. definitely not elderflower ( it's too early and the blossoms would be smaller). I always look at the tree bark.. if it has horizontal rings/markings it's probably cherry (or plum/damson maybe) otherwise it's likely to be apple :)
ReplyDeleteOoh - good tip I shall look the next time I run by. Well I'll stop you know, I won't try and identify them on the hoof!
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