This introductions from North America is a favourite in parks and gardens from where it has escaped into the wild. Some varieties flower exceptionally early and this year I saw some in gardens in flower in December 2004. The "wild" shrub here usually flowers in March so this is a little early but there have been very few frosts to inhibit growth this winter.
Coed Cilygroeslwyd, February 10th 2005
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Added on February 10th 2005