Winter blossom

This peach blossom is a little ahead of its time. There are thousands of others lagging behind, still wrapped up in tight little balls, waiting for the next round of spring-like weather to unfurl their petals and attract a myriad of bees with their delicate fragrance. As in years past, the tepid winter weather has fooled this tree into thinking it is already spring. It is not a good sign, though I dare say it will be a breathtaking one in a few weeks, when the tree will be in full bloom.