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Virginia
March 22, 2026

Phenology observation

Leaves Unfolding
ALL UNFOLDED MIDDLE FIRST EARLY BUD BURST NONE
Middle Leaves
Half or more leaves have unfolded from the buds.
Flowers
LATE MIDDLE EARLY FIRST BUD BURST NONE
None
No flowers or pollen visible.
Fruit
LATE > MIDDLE EARLY FIRST NONE
None
No ripe fruits or seeds visible.
Autumn Leaf Color Change
ALL CHANGED 50% COLOR EARLY NONE
None
No leaves have changed color.
Autumn Leaves Dropping
ALL DROPPED 50% LEAF DROP EARLY NONE
None
No leaves have dropped.
Notes
This deciduous tree in early March indicates that the plant is currently in the middle phase of flowering. This stage is defined by half or more of the flowers being fully open on three or more branches. At this time, there are no new leaves visible, meaning the leaves unfolding category is marked as none. Additionally, there are no ripe fruits or seeds visible on the plant. Because it is springtime, all autumn leaf color change and leaf dropping categories are also marked as none.

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