Saturday, July 4, 2015

Blossom Time

I showed you this Catalpa tree back in May (HERE) when it had no leaves but I wanted you to see how it leans over Davenport Rd. I've been watching it a few times a week since to catch it when its flowers opened. About a week ago it finally blossomed and it looks gorgeous! It had been entered in the Great Toronto Tree Hunt to find the finest trees in the city but it didn't win, unfortunately. A tree specialist did come by to check it out and estimated that it is 125 years old and is still very healthy which is good to hear.
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21 comments:

  1. VPJuly 4, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    It is huge and so beautiful!

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 4, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    gorgeous old thing!

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  3. RevrunnerJuly 4, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Better be healthy judging how much it leans out over those cars. :-)

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  4. GosiaJuly 4, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    nice old tree remembers a lot from the past

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  5. SharonJuly 4, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Oh wow, that tree is so gorgeous. I hope it has a deep network of roots to keep it grounded in that position.

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  6. UnknownJuly 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    A wonderful tree!

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  7. LowellJuly 4, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    That's amazing. So glad to hear that it's healthy. Hopefully, it will last many more years for the people of Toronto to enjoy!

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  8. William KendallJuly 4, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Quite a beauty!

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  9. BirdmanJuly 4, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I still would be nervous parking under it. Sheeeesh!

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  10. BlogorattiJuly 4, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    What a delightful photo.

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  11. cieldequimperJuly 4, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Amazing. And so beautiful!

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  12. GreenComotionJuly 4, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Very beautiful tree! Older trees are very special!!
    Have a Wonderful Day, Pat!!
    Peace :)

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  13. CloudiaJuly 4, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    that IS good to hear. . . . AND See! Thanks PAT






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  14. StephanieJuly 4, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Gorgeous tree!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 5, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    Glorious sight!

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 5, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    It does look extremely healthy Pat, which is a good thing because it seems to be growing at quite an angle there! Do the flowers have a perfume?

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  17. EG CameraGirlJuly 5, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    It's a beauty! I bet it's a tad messy when the pods fall in autumn though. ;)

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  18. RandyJuly 5, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    So beautiful. I hope it never falls but that's a big wish.

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  19. JackJuly 5, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    It sure is an unusual tree. The owners must hold their breath when the winds blow.

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  20. Laura. MJuly 6, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Está precioso !!!

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  21. KarlJuly 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Wow, this is BIG ! And beautiful !

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