Nature's Strength... by nongo
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Even through all the freezing temps and snow and wind storms, nature has a way of coming through unscathed!!!!! This is in my front yard looking so
beautiful... enjoy please...
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Scientific name: Salix Discolor
Pussywillows are native to the United States...
Pussywillows are a member of the willow family. They thrive in wet soil and in soil with lots of clay and/or poor drainage (we have a high water table, being on the edge of the flood plain, and lots of clay). They are nonetheless drought resistant and hardy to zone 2.
The catkins appear in mid-to-late February, an early sign of spring, and provide early season food for migrating songbirds as well as resident birds and small mammals.
Wildlife Value: provides food for birds early in the spring, when little else is blooming or presenting seeds; also eaten by rabbits, fox, squirrels, and deer.
Comments (25)
Biffowitz
Yeah, it does look good. Great capture!!
Punaguy
The tenacity of a weed, life goes on. With all that nature throws at it, it's will to survive is too strong...Sweet shot here Akemi...hope you have some better weather soon...Aloha~
Apophis906
Oh its just so pretty, such a lovely texture it has.
sharky_
I can already hear the birds singing in your front yard. Beautiful capture. Aloha
Bothellite
Oh.. it's early but I can't wait to see them. Beautiful shot and thanks for reminding me that winter will end.
kansas
:) Thank you! I love pussywillows. Wonderful shot.
foresight
Beautiful image to reassure us of springtime!!!!!!! Beautiful photo!!!!!
gunsan
Oh...are they not wonderful??I remember, and that is one of very few memories from childhood,that I made beds for these, played that they were small animals, and used empty match boxes and cotton to make the small beds .-)
DJB
I have not seen these plants for a long time. Growing up they were all over. This is a really nice close up Akemi.
Chaos911
wow, fantastic!!!
marybelgium
lovely close up !
jinet
Nice ! Good use of the background. Droplets are a plus here. Beautiful photo.
caro_gigi
Indeed, it's really beautifull...Nature is so imprevisible...still surprising!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so beautiful picture on the nature :)
GBCalls
Well done! These usually wait in my area until about March to open .
vlaaitje
love the softness in here....well done
BorisB
Very impressive composition and excellent work !!
CavalierLady
Ah, I haven't seen these in years. Bit early, isn't it? They are a lovely and endearing plant. Nice shot.
Luka_30
Lovely view at this time fo the year.
kierab
Nicely captured!
tofi
I would have to agree with the others... the texture is marvellous, and this picture is a fine capture indeed.... So soft and gentle to the eye. The blurred background is very complimentary to the entire energy of this photograph and places the focus on this beautiful and natural image. It reminds me of a song that I learned oh sooo long ago.... " I know a little pussy, her coat is silver gray....... for she's a pussy willow... now whatda think of that...meow, meow, meow....SCAT!" :) Thank you for sharing this with us, Akemi!!!
Sekadhar
Perfect capture! Superb!!!!!
smittan
Beautiful picture !!
logiloglu
great mood , a wonderful nature still life ! #:O) ^^^^^^^^
Cosine
Such a welcome reminder of spring in the middle of winter.