Apple, Malus domestica 'Fiesta', blossoms in flower.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms in flower.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms against blue sky.

Allium, Allium Hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', flowers emerging from bud.

Aeonium, Tree aeonium, Aeonium arboreum, close up showing pattern.

Aeonium, Tree aeonium, Aeonium arboreum, close up showing pattern.

Maple, Pere David's Maple, Acer davidii, new growth.

Pear, European pear, Pyrus communis 'Robin' sprig of unopened blossom buds with leaves. Backlit close view.

Pear, European pear, Pyrus communis 'Robin', sprig of unopened blossom buds with leaves. Backlit close view.

Pear, European pear, Pyrus communis 'Robin', sprig of blossom with leaves close view showing stamen.

Blackthorn or Sloe, Prunus spinosa, blossom on bare wood twigs against a blue sky.

Blackthorn or Sloe, Prunus spinosa, blossom on bare wood twigs against a blue sky.