think of the gingko stem
sycamore sprawl
losing leaves espalier
even elegant foliage
bursting fragrant magnolia
all of the stature
incipient in quince
spiky clusters adorn
cottonwood capsules
satin trunk alkalinity
voluptuous pods
each on its thorn
crimson habitat
germinate flourish
the long haunting
hybrids attain
out of season