The 'banana belt' or Carolinian Canada is a region in Ontario found south of a line which runs approximately from Grand Bend to Toronto. This blog follows my exploration of the area.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree
I read awhile ago that the terminal bud of the tulip tree looks like a duck bill. Ever since, identification of these trees in winter has been simple.
Quite a number of years ago, I scooped up a very small Tulip Tree seedling and brought it home in a styrofoam cup. (Not sure if this was ethical, but did it anyway. Ethics not always a strong point with me.) Since then I have nutured this tree lovingly. When it got to be about two feet tall, I transplanted it to the front yard. It is now about 15 feet tall, maybe more. Fun to watch the buds turn into small leaves each spring.
Quite a number of years ago, I scooped up a very small Tulip Tree seedling and brought it home in a styrofoam cup. (Not sure if this was ethical, but did it anyway. Ethics not always a strong point with me.) Since then I have nutured this tree lovingly. When it got to be about two feet tall, I transplanted it to the front yard. It is now about 15 feet tall, maybe more. Fun to watch the buds turn into small leaves each spring.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the buds to burst. Any day!
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