Gardenia with a difference - Part 1

I am processing my tree and plant pictures but discovered that I did not have a shot of the Transvaal Gardenia bud before it opens. Knowing of a tree nearby, I went to take some pics of it.

It was only when I got home and put them on the computer that I noticed something different.....
Now I know you do not know this particular tree, but I wonder if you notice something odd about it too? It is something which could be on any bud of any tree.

I will give you the answer toorrow. :)