It begins.

Shumard Oak, Quercus shumardii

Golden Groundsel, Packera obovata

 Goldenball Leadtree, Leucaena retusa

Possumhaw Holly, Ilex decidua

Mountain Laurel, Sophora secundiflora

Texas Smoke Tree,  Cotinus obovatus

Turks Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus 

Columbine, Aquilegia chrysantha

Mexican Orchid Tree, Bauhinia mexicana

Goldeneye, Viguiera dentata

The budding.