Pear blossom 2008
Introduction
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Pear blossom 2008
Image: © Jonathan Billinger Taken: 27 Mar 2008
From the tree in Image, March 27th is very early for opening blossom; some evidence of frost damage is clear. Also temperatures need to be higher when the blossom is open to maximise insect pollination.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.301626
Longitude
0.816304