Question: 4/16/17 flowering woody stemmed plant along trail in Montpelier VT Pink 4 petaled flowers, no leaves visible. Thank you
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4/16/17 flowering woody stemmed plant along trail in Montpelier VT Pink 4 petaled flowers, no leaves visible. Thank you
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Dear joshl, your shrub in the image is Daphne mezereum (February daphne). This is a non-native species that has been introduced sparingly in New England. It is among the first shrubs with showy flowers to bloom in the spring. Best wishes.
