One of my favorite Aesculus californica (California Buckeye) trees in a neighborhood nearby has put on her Springtime dress. The perfect tree for an urban garden, she encompasses all of the basic needs: seasonal changes (including a flower show in Spring and bare silver branches at the close of Summer), shade to put your hammock under, smallish stature to conserve on space, and tolerance of sun and shade alike.
While the little stick in my own garden valiantly grows and develops, I'll continue to linger at the base of this tree on my walks and enjoy its ethereal beauty.
