We could also be spending most of our time indoors in the meanwhile, however there are nonetheless alternatives to take pleasure in spring unfolding its sequence of fruit tree blossom. Whether or not you’re road timber out of your window, in your backyard, or within the park throughout your train walks, now could be the time to relish lovely blossom, simply as our pollinators might be! Right here’s our information to which fruit timber blossom when.
February to Could
One of many pretty issues about fruit tree blossom is that completely different species, and completely different varieties, bloom at completely different instances, making a season that extends from February to Could. The timings under will fluctuate by a number of weeks relying on annually’s climate patterns, and what a part of the nation you reside in, however hopefully this overview will aid you begin to establish your blossom (N.B. the timeframes under are for the south east, the place the creator, – our Challenge Supervisor, Stephanie, is predicated).
Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) – February to March (there are 3 varieties, pink Nigra is the most recent to flower)
Almond – February
Apricot – early March
Sloe (Blackthorn) – early March
Plum – March
Candy Cherry (Prunus avium)- early April
Pear – April
Apple – April and Could
Quince – mid Could
Medlar – mid to late Could
Important for wildlife
These early flowering timber are significantly necessary for the queen bumble bees who’ve been hibernating (already pregnant) over the winter, and emerge in late winter and early spring. They want flower nectar to provide them sufficient power to search for an acceptable nest website to put their eggs. Early-flowering fruit timber (together with different early flowering shrubs and flowers) are simply the ticket. (That mentioned, the double flowering decorative cherry timber are usually not appropriate for the bees: too many petals blocking the bee’s path to the nectar!)
Be a part of the Blossom Watchers! – Share your photos
In case you have any pictures of blossom out of your backyard, orchard or neighbourhood walks, please do share them with us on social media! All of it helps to spice up the spirits of those that can’t go exterior, and to remain linked to nature as a lot as attainable. Use the hashtags #BlossomWatch, #WildlifeFromMyWindow or #VirtualSpring to hitch in, and @point out us on Twitter (@realcider).
