Amazing Staying Power

by Diane H.

This picture was taken in January in the Drome area of Provence.

Oak Tree with Leaves in January

The leaves of the oak trees turned brown several months ago, and many mistrals have blown since then. But the leaves are STILL ATTACHED!!

3 Responses to “Amazing Staying Power”

1. Gabriel says:

   January 12, 2011 at 3:38 pm

   Hi Diane,
   This is common with certain oak trees. One in front of my window still has itis leaves, in Gatineau QC

2. RW says:

   January 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm

   Those leaves will stay there til late spring when the new ones literally push them off. One day the tree is brown, and seemingly the next it is green. It amazes me every year.

   • Diane H. says:

     January 14, 2011 at 9:28 am

     Thanks RW. I was wondering what would happen to shake those leaves free is the Mistral obviously is inadequate. Can’t wait to see it happen.