In early spring the sticky buds of the Horse-chestnut Tree start to open up. Such seasonal actions are a good example of Phenological Synchrony

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In early spring the sticky buds of the deciduous Horse-chestnut Tree start to open up. Such seasonal actions are a good example of Phenological Synchrony; seasonal response to change.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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