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Denver, Colorado
April 6, 2026

Phenology observation

Leaves Unfolding
ALL UNFOLDED MIDDLE FIRST EARLY BUD BURST NONE
Leaf bud burst
Protective scale coating shed from the bud, tender new growth of leaves exposed.
Flowers
LATE MIDDLE EARLY FIRST BUD BURST NONE
Bud burst
Flower sepals (bud scales) opened to reveal emerging flower.
Fruit
LATE > MIDDLE EARLY FIRST NONE
First Ripe Fruit
First fruits ripe (usually changed in color) or seeds dropping on three or more branches.
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
There are dried seeds that still need to drop. Weird to see budding leaves next to the falling seeds.

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