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Mousetoescamper

(5,989 posts)
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:27 PM Feb 12

Lilac in winter

Taken this morning following last night's snowfall. My lilac might be familiar to you; I've posted photos of it when its buds first emerge in the spring and when the bush is in full bloom.





In full bloom, last spring

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Lilac in winter (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Feb 12 OP
That top photo is fabulous!! CrispyQ Feb 12 #1
Thanks, CrispyQ! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #6
Wow! That first photo is stunning in the details. Love seeing it up close. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 12 #2
Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #8
You chose wisely! The three photos show the transition of the seasons super well. nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 12 #10
The ice crystals are breathtaking! Diamond_Dog Feb 12 #3
Thanks, Diamond_Dog! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #9
Wonderful photos, and I can see you've taken good care of that lilac bush Walleye Feb 12 #4
Thanks, Walleye! I pruned it last fall and look forward to the spring bloom. Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #11
I love lilacs. bamagal62 Feb 12 #5
Me too, bamagal62! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #12
The Swarovski Crystal Lilac Bush.... magicarpet Feb 12 #7
Ha! A fitting title, magicarpet! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #13
That made me shiver...it looks so cold. brer cat Feb 12 #14
Thanks, brer cat! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #15

CaliforniaPeggy

(153,353 posts)
2. Wow! That first photo is stunning in the details. Love seeing it up close.
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:34 PM
Feb 12

It's truly gorgeous.

And I love the second one too. Every branch, every twig is outlined in snow. It almost blends into the background.

And of course, in bloom last spring! Simply lovely.

Thank you so much, for sharing these splendid photos, my dear Mousetoescamper.

Mousetoescamper

(5,989 posts)
8. Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:46 PM
Feb 12

I was going to go with the closeup as a stand alone photo but thought it would be interesting to see the whole bush in snow and in full bloom.

Diamond_Dog

(36,463 posts)
3. The ice crystals are breathtaking!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:35 PM
Feb 12

But I am so longing for May when the purple blooms entice us with their scent.

Mousetoescamper

(5,989 posts)
9. Thanks, Diamond_Dog!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:51 PM
Feb 12

I'm enjoying the snow! So far, our snowfalls have been a minor inconvenience.

I'm not enjoying the freezing temps.

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