This is a dogwood tree we planted to commemorate our youngest daughter’s birth. It flowers every year around her birthday. And then it produces these red berry-like things that the birds, squirrels and chipmunks enjoy.
I have found that the number of berries is a good predictor of our winter weather. I think it is nature's way of providing little critters with some food stores.
I have never, in 28 years, seen so many berries on this tree. Fortunately my nordic blood does not mind cold winter temps and I love the coziness of a snow fall. But I’d better go change the oil in the snowblower. Looks like this year might be a doozy.
