This little tree is just north of the driveway. The picture is taken from a large boulder that it sits behind so I am above it. It has bunches of small white flowers. Some of the clusters also have reddish parts to the flowers.

A tree with bunches of small white flowers

The area has lots of things growing wild, so that there are many different things in the picture that can be confusing. I am pretty sure I saw a wild grape vine in this little tree. It looks like there is a maple there and who knows what else. Well, I ‘m sure someone knows, it is just not me.

A close-up of the cluster of flowers and leaves.

Once I know what this tree is, I can decide if its worth the time to clear out around it and give it a bit more room.

OK, I’ll admit it. I am a flat-lander, a city boy, trying to learn all this stuff about growing things. One of the biggest things I don’t know is what the name is of nearly anything that grows. OK, I’ve learned a few things, but I still have a lot to learn. So that’s that this post is about; admitting that I don’t much is the first step to learning.  Figuring that there will be a whole lot more posts like this to follow, I’ll just go ahead and start numbering them.

A big bush with pink flowers

Here is the first specimen. A nice bush in the back that has broken out in pretty pink flowers this spring. It most likely was planed by the previous owner and the bush has spread with new stems coming out of the ground. A the tallest it is about 7 ft.

Pink flowers and dark green leaves

Here is a closeup of the flowers and dark green leaves. Don’t forget that you can click on any of the pictures to see a full size version.