Bursting Buds

David and I went for a short walk around Shillington this morning and the first tree that caught our eye was this Horse Chestnut with its bursting sticky buds, tiny leaves and already formed flower 'candles' just showing.

A little further on were these strange flowers, growing from distinctive black buds.  I feel sure I should recognise these, but I don't..

These were on a different tree but seem to be similar, perhaps a slightly more advanced version.  Tiny and very intricate flowers.

Then some blossom - cherry I think, but only a few sprays had really opened out..

And finally this simple white flowering pear (?)..

All very beautiful on a sunny morning.