April 5, 2017. Madison, Mississippi. The Lazarus Tree.

The first time we looked out the window at the reservoir we noticed many trees between us and the water.  It was early March so most trees already had their leaves,  but one tree had no leaves at all.  Ken immediately noted that that tree was dead and would need to be taken down.  I agreed.  The tree looked dead.  

We settled on our purchase in early April.  The next time we looked carefully out the window we noticed leaves coming on our dead tree.  Our tree was coming to life.  Ever since, Ken has called the tree The Lazarus Tree.   The type of tree was not familiar to us so the first man who came to give us an estimate on tree trimming told us the type of tree but we have forgotten.  We forget to ask our yard man who maintains the property what this tree is called.  Several folks visiting us have asked about the tree.  We always say it is a Lazarus Tree and carry on with the conversation.  They do not even look puzzled.

Just now, the leaves are beginning to open up on The Lazarus Tree.  It is a pretty southern  tree and we like it.  We are certainly glad we did not take it down because that tree is very much alive.  The leaves come late and are late loosing their leaves in the autumn so we have a long time when we have morning shade from the trees.  The Lazarus Tree along with all the others 32 trees are pretty and practical.   Perfect for The South.