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Chicago, IL
May 6, 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
Late Flowering
Most flowers have wilted or fallen off (over 95%) or most pollen has fallen.
Fruit
LATE > MIDDLE EARLY FIRST NONE
None
No ripe fruits or seeds visible.
Notes
Today it is 55 degrees outside and the humidity is 35%. It has been a sunny day and while it is 55 degrees it isn’t too cold in fact it’s the perfect weather in my opinion. It’s not too windy but not to warm perfect day for the park. Right now in this area it is a little dark since it’s later in the day. The roots are covered in little clovers or weeds not fully sure.

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