A Wet Autumn Day

Out to clear up the patio, and rescue the washing!, and I noticed our beautiful tree was out in its autumn glory, so just had to post.

The weather doesn't help with colour, but we may not have many more sunny days.

We've been here for nearly 50 years now - and the tree has grown somewhat. I wonder how many know its name?

read on

it's down here

have you guessed?

hmm?

it's

metasequoia glypterostroboides

one to bring out at a dinner party!!

PS The washing still isn't dry!!