Change of color in South Florida

Who says we don’t have spectacular fall leaf color changes in South Florida?  The only differencet here and “up north” is in the number of trees and the  variety of colors.  Of course it also helps if you happen to see the tree on the day that color change happens…sort of like not wanting to miss the one day of summer in North Dakota!

This is a Cypress tree (I don’t know if it is bald or not…don’t ask).  For most of the summer it is standing in pond water that has risen because of the almost daily rains.  Now that the rains have become scarce, the pond level has receeded and the Cypress is on dry land again.  This particular Cypress produces “knees” which is sort of cool until they invade the lawn and I run the mower over one or stub my toe on it.

I think it is absolutely beautiful against the clear blue skies of fall.  I planted it when it was just a twig (honestly, it fit in the front seat of my car).  Now I wish I had planted two or three because it takes forever to grow.

Oh well, I never learn.  When I can have more, why would I choose less?  So, this weekend, enjoy yourself and ask for more!