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Mousetoescamper

(6,218 posts)
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:27 PM Feb 2025

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 2025 OP
That top photo is fabulous!! CrispyQ Feb 2025 #1
Thanks, CrispyQ! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #6
Wow! That first photo is stunning in the details. Love seeing it up close. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2025 #2
Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #8
You chose wisely! The three photos show the transition of the seasons super well. nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2025 #10
The ice crystals are breathtaking! Diamond_Dog Feb 2025 #3
Thanks, Diamond_Dog! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #9
Wonderful photos, and I can see you've taken good care of that lilac bush Walleye Feb 2025 #4
Thanks, Walleye! I pruned it last fall and look forward to the spring bloom. Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #11
I love lilacs. bamagal62 Feb 2025 #5
Me too, bamagal62! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #12
The Swarovski Crystal Lilac Bush.... magicarpet Feb 2025 #7
Ha! A fitting title, magicarpet! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #13
That made me shiver...it looks so cold. brer cat Feb 2025 #14
Thanks, brer cat! Mousetoescamper Feb 2025 #15

CaliforniaPeggy

(153,835 posts)
2. Wow! That first photo is stunning in the details. Love seeing it up close.
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:34 PM
Feb 2025

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

(6,218 posts)
8. Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:46 PM
Feb 2025

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

(36,968 posts)
3. The ice crystals are breathtaking!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:35 PM
Feb 2025

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

Mousetoescamper

(6,218 posts)
9. Thanks, Diamond_Dog!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 02:51 PM
Feb 2025

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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