The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Catalpas are irregularly shaped trees shrouded in deeply ridged, coarse gray bark. These quirky trees grow quickly and can easily reach heights of 40-70 feet tall. Their rapid growth rate and ...

My favorite blooms in early July decorate an unusual tree, once commonly found throughout Illinois and other nearby states. It’s a catalpa tree that was growing in the backyard when I moved in, and ...

Question: I have noticed a tree with large leaves that is flowering right now. What is it? Answer: The tree is northern Catalpa. Catalpa is an interesting tree that is related to Trumpet Creeper and ...

Area catalpa trees finished blooming toward the end of June. Their flowers resemble white orchids and are so beautiful. This is a tree you can grow from seed. I have three in different parts of my ...

Continuing with our series on blooming trees, the Northern Catalpa speciosa is an interesting, mostly deciduous and beautiful tree with gorgeous blooms in spring. In some areas, the large leaves can ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Spectacular in bloom with big, upright clusters of white flowers set off ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The northern catalpa is mostly ...

The catalpa is one of the great American trees. The Southern catalpa (Calalpa bignonioides) was one of the very first American trees to be taken to Europe. It runs a close second to the magnolia in ...

When the northern catalpa tree that was just planted at Wingate Park in the Redlands area grows, those who seek its shade will be doing so in the memory of a man who similarly sought to provide safety ...

Q: I have attached two pictures of a tree. One taken in September and one when it bloomed in June. Do you know what kind of tree this is? I have never seen one like it before. The tree is located ...