Blooms Are Bursting In the Inland Empire

February 25, 2010

One of the joyful events of living in Southern California is the arrival of blossoms on flowering trees. An ornamental pear tree is a favorite with landscapers. You will find them lining streets and as a feature of many landscape designs. The trees with their lacy white blossoms brighten up the landscape and alert us that Spring will soon be here.

Another popular tree is the flowering crab apple with its pink blossoms. Both the pear and the crab apple have similar lacy styles that offer a softness to the landscaping.

Then there is the magnolia tree that has the most spectacular pink and white blossoms on a sculpture-like framework of branches.

All of these trees are deciduous, but treat us to blossoms before they leaf out and add greenery to our streetscapes.

By April, these blossoms will be gone, but the treat of citrus blossoms will replace them. The ornamental trees do not seem to have a scent, but the orange blossoms, while not as showy, give off a remarkable perfume that literally fills the air.

The sights and smells of our blossoming trees are a true asset for the residents of our region. Let's continue to plant more of them!