StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Horse Chestnut

gdn[HC] - the 2026 leading bud

gdn[HC] - the 2026 leading bud

StoneRoad2013
14 Mar 2026 1 52
Leading twig on the horse chestnut looks almost ready to break.
SoS[24] - Buds !

SoS[24] - Buds !

StoneRoad2013
08 Apr 2024 91
Some daffs are starting to open, and the tip bud on the Horse Chestnut is just breaking open
gdn[HC] - top bud

gdn[HC] - top bud

StoneRoad2013
08 Apr 2024 105
The top bud is just starting to break open.
gdn[HC] - the wonder of new spring growth

gdn[HC] - the wonder of new spring growth

StoneRoad2013
01 Jun 2022 145
And all that growth started off as quite small buds, less than a month ago.
gdn[HC] - delicate ? {9 of 11}

gdn[HC] - delicate ? {9 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 125
Pale and delicate new leaves, being shaken by the breeze.
gdn[HC] - young leaves {8 of 11}

gdn[HC] - young leaves {8 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 113
The colour and texture of young leaves is such an impressive sight, after the depths of the winter dullness.
gdn[HC] - palmate visible {7 of 11}

gdn[HC] - palmate visible {7 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 137
A recent burst of wind - a strong breeze - has shaken the leaflets out - which clearly shows off tthe palmate structure.
gdn[HC] - palmate crinkled & visible {6 of 11}

gdn[HC] - palmate crinkled & visible {6 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 126
Some aspects of the compound palmate shape of the leaves are now visible.
gdn[HC] - leaflets opening {5 of 11}

gdn[HC] - leaflets opening {5 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 124
The palmate leaflets are opening out, but are still very folded up, maybe even describe the look as crinkled.
gdn[HC] - separating leaves {4 of 11}

gdn[HC] - separating leaves {4 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 162
The main leaves from the topmost bud are beginning to separate, the palmate leaf sections are still very close together.
gdn[HC] - unfurling underway {3 of 11}

gdn[HC] - unfurling underway {3 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 4 5 199
You can now see separate leaves as the tip buds begin unfurling. The anti-rabbit fence is essential - the furry pests will eat bark, buds, leaves, and shoots, given half a chance when their sources of food are more limited in late winter / early spring ...
gdn[HC] - beginning to open {2 of 11}

gdn[HC] - beginning to open {2 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2022 122
The top bud is a deeper green and is beginning to swell as the leaves develop, prior to unfurling.
gdn[HC] - just started {1 of 11}

gdn[HC] - just started {1 of 11}

StoneRoad2013
04 Jun 2022 1 158
The top bud & main growth point has just started to open.