In early spring, almond trees bloom in southern Europe. The trees bloom with white or pale pink flowers before the leaves appear. The blossoms attract bees and other insects. The beautiful flowers have a dark pink heart and yellow stamens. This tree is found in southern France among the still barren vineyards. Van Gogh liked to paint almond blossom with a colourful background. Here, the still bare farmland behind the tree creates a yellowish colour that has been made more saturated to give a bit of the van Gogh effect.
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