3812-07. Delicate, fuzzy emergence of new oak foliage in early spring, backlit to highlight its soft pink and green hues. Below the newly unfolding, distinctly lobed leaves dangle the tree s string-like catkins--the male flower clusters that release pollen just as the canopy breaks dormancy. Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2026Similar picturesSmall thumbnails | Use large thumbnails | View as slideshow |