Crabapple Color

Walking around campus this spring, I have been impressed by all the colors and shapes of flowers. I've never been as shocked as I was when I saw these crabapple trees, though.

Isn't that an incredible fuschia/magenta? I knew that crabapples were popular for their appearance, but I guess I didn't know they bloomed like this.

The shape of the flowers seems strangely tropical, too. I've just been enamoured with these trees since they've been flowering. Yeah, I'm that pedestrian who stops to look at trees.

Have you been surprised by any trees this spring? Are you a fan of crabapples?

Next post: mystery post.