In the quiet north-end of Aberdare Park near Park Lane, Trecynon there are many beds of rose bushes and an assortment of Japanese Flowering Cherry trees.
At the moment the scene is very grey and sombre, in stark contrast to the remainder of the park, now coming back into leaf and colour with splashes of daffodils, crocuses, and tulip.
The image on the left shows two photos stuck together. On the leftmost part, today’s sombre scene, on April 1st 2008. On the right, is the same area in a photo taken on May 9th 2006. Click on the photo for a larger version.
There are more photos in the Gallery : the April Prelude here; and the May blossom here.
The lucky people of Trecynon get the full show of early spring blossom from within and without Aberdare Park.
The symphony of pink blossom reverberates around Trecynon. At the north end of Cemetery Road, Trecynon this week, opposite the Llwyncelyn Pub, three Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata) trees were in full bloom.Here are the photos we caught on March 19th 2008 …
The blossom was particularly short-lived this year. The fickle weather conspired against us.
Last night, the wind blew like a hurricane and today we have had stormy and blustery weather, with hailstones.
Despite the weather, it’s well worth taking a de-tour along Trecynon if you are heading north to Hirwaun from Aberdare. There are other specimens of Japanese Cherry that will flower later, including those above Broniestyn Terrace.
Parts of Aberdare Park are now resplendent in yellow as the daffodil show is on full display.
In the bright spring sunshine you might need to wear sunglasses there is a such a glow…
But don’t get carried away and bring the deck-chairs and sun-cream. Instead wellies might be more appropriate.
Although the temperatures are rising and things are budding and blooming into life, it’s still frosty cold in some nights.
At the beginning of the week, we had a cold snap. The Council’s road-gritting team could be seen travelling through Gadlys and Trecynon, gritting the roads near Aberdare Park.
It could still snow!
The grand spring symphony in pink and white blossom brightens up Aberdare Park.
On Cemetery Road, Trecynon, the Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata) trees begin to open into blossom.
There are Japanese Cherry Trees at the north entrance of Aberdare Park, in Park Lane Trecynon, as well as many trees along Cemetery Road, two near Broniestyn Terrace, Trecynon and some in Aberdare Town itself.
The blossoming of these various trees will occur over several weeks, and each tree will only blossom for a few brief days. As we noted previously, the Japanese go to parks, shrines and temples and hold flower viewing parties known as hanami. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of sakura, and for many, it is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
Keep your eyes open and enjoy the spring symphony in Aberdare …
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have confirmed that around 100 trees are to be cut down in Aberdare Park… “for safety reasons”.
According to RCT Council, the elderly Leylandii conifers have been shedding branches across busy Cemetery Road, adjacent to the park.
They will be replaced later this year with a mixture of trees which will have brightly-coloured spring flowers, summer berries and vibrant shades in the autumn. These trees will attract wildlife and enhance the overall landscape of the park.
Staff from Rhondda Cynon Taf Parks division will begin removing the conifers in early March.
In the quiet north-end of Aberdare Park near Park Lane, Trecynon there are many beds of rose bushes and an assortment of Japanese Flowering Cherry trees.
