Years ago, there was a lovely catalpha tree in a neighbors yard. I could see it from the kitchen window. It was such an interesting tree. After flowering, long pods, filled of seeds, hung from the branches.
One day while on a a walk I spotted another catalpha in a different yard.
There were seed pods on the ground so I helped myself to a couple, and planted them in the wooded area of our side yard. Since then, both neighbors trees have been cut down.
Periodically, I check to see if the seeds I planted sprouted, but no luck.
Yesterday, while checking out our neglected yard, I noticed leaves that looked like those of a catalpha tree. I got very excited and decided to investigate. I checked it out in my garden book.
Lo and behold, we have a catalpha tree. The area where it is growing, has a variety of trees, butterfly bush, plus pesky Himalayan blackberries.
The catalpha tree will have to fight for space to grow.
I'll be watching.
Congratulations on your new tree! I had to look catalpa up, and they are very nice and flowery! I want one too. Yay! It's spider season. I saw lots of webs this morning. They are abounding in my yard. I like to see them and leave them alone as long as they don't try to get into my bed. That would be going too far.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Would not like to sleep with a spider...although Spiderman is pretty cute.
ReplyDeleteAbout the tree. If it ever has pods I'll save some for you. I looked yesterday and so far, just leaves.