Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaf buds open while last year's dead leaves are still on the tree. Bedgebury Forest, Kent, UK.

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Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaf buds open while last year's dead leaves are still on the tree. Bedgebury Forest, Kent, UK. 17Apr10

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Size: 4030px × 2630px
Location: Bedgebury Forest, Kent, UK
Photo credit: © MichaelGrantPlants / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: barndgital, betulus, bud, carpinus, dead, fresh, green, growth, hornbeam, leaf, leaves, rebirth, spring, tree, young