Hellebores early bloomers, plus why some trees keep leaves in winter | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch

Hellebores early bloomers, plus why some trees keep leaves in winter | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch

On a recent day when the temperature actually went a few degrees above freezing, I went outside just to look around. At one point I ended up by a flower bed in which I planted hellebores many years ago. Sometimes by this time in February they’re showing buds, but that hasn’t happened yet.

Why Do Some Trees Not Lose Their Leaves During Winter? - House Digest

When you've always known deciduous trees to drop their leaves in winter, seeing one that hasn't can be unsettling. Here's why trees may hold onto their leaves.