Shelf Fungus

Shelf fungus on tree by chocolate lily corner.

This one fell off the base.

Maybe it was too dry all summer. 

This was the fungus a year ago in January 2025.

Witch Hazel in Bloom

Witch Hazel blooming at the Villages. 

Witch hazel (genus Hamamelis) includes several species and popular hybrids, plus the widely grown H. x intermedia crosses (like 'Jelena', 'Arnold Promise', 'Diane') known for diverse, often fragrant, ribbon-like blooms in yellow, orange, and red during fall/winter. Key varieties differ in bloom time, color (yellows, oranges, reds), fragrance, and growth habit, offering options from fragrant yellow 'Arnold Promise' to coppery 'Jelena'. 

This one is on the back side of the game room. 

It isn't as full but is blooming.

These blossoms are on the one on the front side.