Rhododendron beauty.

Too bad that these old rhodies in our yard bloom for only 2 weeks in a year! They are gorgeous and huge and the City Of Portland actually told us that we should submit them to their list of protected, heritage trees list. That's how special they are! Top photo is from the street and bottom photo is from our yard. I have to tell you, walking under their canopy to get in and out of our house is sooooo cool! Even with the bees :)