Spring!

Isn't nature magnificent? In just a few days (3/3-3/9/06) this bud (if that's the correct term) has grown and opened. It's really interesting how everything is growing out there and becoming green again. Well, it's pretty dry here so the dominating color outside is somewhat yellowish. But the trees are almost green. I don't know where they get the necessary water. They must have enormous roots. If anybody recognizes this tree please tell me. I would really like to know, but I have no idea.