Fig. 3.
Phenological stages of bud burst in Pinus sylvestris assessed in field trials. Inset numbers correspond to budburst stage. Budburst stage 1: bud dormant; 2: bud swelling and showing signs of linear expansion; 3: scales open at base revealing green tissue. Remaining bud remains encased by smooth bud scales; 4: scales open along length of shoot revealing green tissue and partially visible needles; 5: white tipped needles visible along length of the shoot; 6: green needles emerging away from the shoot (bottle brush appearance) along its entire length; 7: Needles have separated and next year’s terminal bud is usually formed and clearly visible.