The backyard is heavy with the scent of magnolia blossoms. Briefly I feel drunk, swimming in the sweet smell and humid air.
The catalpa is flowering. This is the first year it has flowered. Small, white, trumpet-shaped, with some purple and yellow markings.
I snapped some pictures throughout the yard. O, I have many I want to post. It will be a while, though, as our main computer (which has the photo software) is temporarily unavailable. Sadly, the fan died Sunday.
Where did you get your catalpa tree?
ReplyDeleteThe bulk of our landscaping (especially the trees and larger shrubs) was picked out and planted by Daniel Oxnard, a carefree soul who loves plants and really loves native plants. That catalpa was a two-pronged stick when he put in the ground. I was a bit skeptical, but it has turned out to be a showcase of the yard, by far the fastest growing tree. The next time I get in touch with Daniel (that carefree nature of his means he doesn't believe in modern communication modes), I'll ask where he got the catalpa.
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