Mrs. Krabapple Blooms

The arrival of spring is official now the Mrs. Krabapple has bloomed. The rainy weather caused some concern that the blooms would not last and fall early. In fact, we are getting a much longer bloom this season than last.

Over the last week the tree has gone through some dramatic color changes, starting with a deep red and pink.

The contrast with the First Flame Maple is stunning.

The bees have already discovered the joy of the blooms as they get off to a good start with pollination.

Later in the week the leaves began to take on a more muted pink color.

At dusk the color took on an almost purple view. 

Even Marmalade the cat liked it.