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.

21 comments:

VP said...

It is huge and so beautiful!

TexWisGirl said...

gorgeous old thing!

Revrunner said...

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

Gosia said...

nice old tree remembers a lot from the past

Sharon said...

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

Unknown said...

A wonderful tree!

Lowell said...

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!

William Kendall said...

Quite a beauty!

Birdman said...

I still would be nervous parking under it. Sheeeesh!

Blogoratti said...

What a delightful photo.

cieldequimper said...

Amazing. And so beautiful!

GreenComotion said...

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

Cloudia said...

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






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Stephanie said...

Gorgeous tree!

Anonymous said...

Glorious sight!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

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?

EG CameraGirl said...

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

Randy said...

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

Jack said...

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

Laura. M said...

Está precioso !!!

Karl said...

Wow, this is BIG ! And beautiful !