Saturday, May 16, 2015

Leaning In There

This very large Catalpa tree is well known in west-end Toronto for the way it leans over Davenport Rd rather precariously but yet continues to hang in even through the really bad ice storms and snow loads we tend to get in winter. It doesn't even seem to lose any branches! It will soon be leafing out and will also be covered with lovely white flowers. It has been nominated in the Great Toronto Tree Hunt which is running now to celebrate the greatest trees in the city. I will have to watch to see if it wins in one of the categories.
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24 comments:

  1. LoisMay 16, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I like the way this tree looks, but I would still be afraid to park under it! I hope it wins.

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  2. BirdmanMay 16, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    In stormy weather, I might choose to park elsewhere. Quite a tree.

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  3. SharonMay 16, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    An amazing sight. It really does look like it could tumble over at any time.

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 16, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    what a GRAND tree!

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I'd be a little wary of parking there!

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  6. William KendallMay 16, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Quite a tree! One wonders how long it'll stay.

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  7. Laura. MMay 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    When it blooms, it will be beautiful ;)
    Buen fin de semana!!

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  8. VPMay 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    In the worst scenario it will be a problem for the cars and not the houses... I wish it a long and safe life!

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  9. GosiaMay 16, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    looks dangerously

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  10. LowellMay 16, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    That's kind of scary! But what a great neighborhood. I wouldn't want to carry groceries or furniture up all those steps, though. Maybe there's a level way to get in around back?

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  11. RevrunnerMay 16, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Yep, not gonna park my car under it, especially when it's stormy out.

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  12. cieldequimperMay 16, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Wow! It's gorgeous! You'll have to show it to us when it's in bloom!

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  13. RandyMay 16, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    I hope it never falls.

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  14. StephanieMay 16, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful tree. Do the people who live in these houses actually climb all those steps?

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  15. LowellMay 16, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks, Pat. You got everything right! "Old" and "trickster." Love it!

    BTW, are you familiar with Leonard Cohen (that's not good phrasing, is it?) Do you now of him and if so, what do you think?

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  16. AndyMay 17, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    I don't think I would park there during a wind storm. I hope you post a photo when it is in full bloom.

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  17. Jackie McGuinnessMay 17, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    It has my vote!

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  18. AnonymousMay 17, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Once again, I'm in love with your Toronto houses.

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    That's very interesting about the tree hunt! And amazing how that tree hangs in there. Not sure I'd want to park under it tho.

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  20. CloudiaMay 17, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    That is a civic treasure!

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  21. PerthDailyPhotoMay 18, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Gosh it's an old beauty Pat, can't wait to see it covered in white flowers.. would that be in summer?

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  22. 21 WitsMay 18, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Wow, that is one lovely and powerful tree. I hope you share more about that tree hunt (and photos) it sounds really interesting!

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  23. EG CameraGirlMay 18, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    It's amazing that ice has not brought it down!

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  24. JackMay 22, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    What a fabulous tree. Love it!

    Sorry I haven't been visiting. Time is tight with the new granddaughter, Joburg deals often with power outages (out for five hours this afternoon) and spotty wifi. Thanks for following me around Joburg virtually.

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