The buckthorn buds are quite inconspicuous in winter - only to stand out even more in spring. You can find all the important information about the appearance and development of the buds in a compact summary in this article!
What do buckthorn buds look like?
Sallow tree buds appear in winter as egg-shaped, pointed, 5-6 mm large, densely hairy buds in cinnamon-colored or ocher-brown to gray-brown tones. In spring they unfold into broadly elliptical leaves and show flowers inside the buds.
Characteristics of buckthorn buds
Depending on the season, the buckthorn buds are more or less prominent.
rotten tree buds in winter
In winter, when they first appear, the buds of the buckthorn appear egg-shaped, pointed. They are around five to six millimeters in size. The dense hair in a cinnamon-colored shade or in an ocher-brown to gray-brown tone is typical. In contrast to the buckthorn, the buds of the buckthorn have no bud scales.
In short, the buckthorn buds in winter are on the one hand very small and inconspicuous, but on the other hand they are so special that they can be easily distinguished from the buds of related plants.
General note: The buds are alternate on the branches.
rotten tree buds in spring
In spring, when the leaves gradually begin to form, the buds of the buckthorn become much more prominent. The initially folded leaves gradually unfold – in the truest sense of the word. After the process is complete, the leaves are about three to seven centimeters long. They are broadly elliptical and usually (still) pointed at the front.
Exciting: While the leaves are unfolding, if you look closely, you can see the flowers inside the buds.
Extra: Flower Development
The small, greenish-white and extremely nectar-rich flowers appear in the leaf axils from the end of May in clusters of two to ten specimens. The buckthorn tree is a so-called growth bloomer that constantly produces new flowers over many weeks - often even until the end of August. In fact, it has the longest flowering period of all native trees. It therefore offers an exceptionally long, reliable beekeeping pattern.
