Good morning,
The Catalpa Tree above is in full bloom. It is approximately 80 feet tall and is beside our driveway. In 2010 we had to remove a similar tree from our front yard. It was a sad event, but the tree was damaged and ready to come down on its own so for safety we had it removed. I have
pictures of that event here on my blog.
This is another Catalpa Tree in full bloom. I took the picture from the same spot in my front yard as the first image. The second picture is the Sycamore House (should be the Catalpa House?) on the campus of Xavier University. The entire neighborhood is filled with the delicious aroma of the catalpa flowers.
And, this is the bouquet My Honey gave me for Mothers Day. He took me along to the florist so I could pick out the flowers and colors I wanted. I so appreciate that! These were just perfect for the table for our dinner on Mother's Day. They are still quite pretty as I type this many days later. ;)
This week's flowers are gorgeous inside and out!
Enjoy,
Lois
We have many Catalpa trees around here too. The one in your yard is just beatuiful!! Nice big tree!!...debbie
ReplyDeleteYour Mother's Day bouquet is gorgeous and those tree photos are amazing. How very pretty!
ReplyDeleteStunning bouquet!!!! The flowers AND the vase.
ReplyDeleteAs for the catalpa tree...I remember these as a child...the huge, long seed pods in Autumn.
And do you get the big caterpillars that come with these trees? They say they make the best fish bait. Some people I've heard even gather them and keep them in their freezer. Nothing like stocking up I guess but I'm not sure I'd want worms in with my food, frozen or not!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree.
ReplyDeletethose trees are fabulous! and huge!
ReplyDeleteHI Lois...My Catalpa Tree is just leafing out ....
ReplyDeleteYour's is gorgeous...they are so exotic looking...makes me anxious to see mine in bloom : }
The Mother's day bouquet is gorgeous, and still looking good..wow!!
Grace
I remember the Catalpa tree! That's how I found out that the tree growing in my neighbor's driveway was. It is getting bigger and bigger!!
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers on it and you did great choosing some pretty one's for your table. I hope it was a great Mother's Day! Love Di ♥
Just gorgeous! I love catalpas when they are in bloom!
ReplyDeleteThe trees are beautiful and your bouquet -- especially those large pink roses -- gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a magnificent tree, Lois.
ReplyDeleteThat bouquet is also lovely!
Have never seen a Catalpa tree. It's very nice. Your flowers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen this tree yet or maybe I'm not just too observant or I even wonder if they grow here in California... Ha! Beautiful bouquet and yes I appreciate it me choosing a gift I will treasure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit!
What a great bouquet for Mother's Day :)
ReplyDeleteMy little brother went to Xavier!
Beautiful tree!
ReplyDeleteA very impressive tree!!
ReplyDeleteNever seen a flowering Catalpa tree.
Lovely Mother's Day bouquet.
Thank you for sharing.
Lovely bouquet!
ReplyDeleteThese tree is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteKim, MI
Lovely flowers for Mother's Day. And very impressive catalpa. I really like the iris germanica in your header. Do you know the name of it?
ReplyDeletea gorgeous bouquet. i love the pale pink roses.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continuing participation in Floral Friday Fotos, Lois.
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