Photos: Tree on West Main Street, Batavia
Submitted by Howard Owens on June 23, 2011 - 2:07pm
Driving down West Main late this morning, I was struck by this stunning tree with its white flowers against the deep-blue sky.
Once again, I have no idea of the name of this type of tree.
I took several photos.
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June 23, 2011 - 2:21pm
#2
I think it is a Catalpa Tree.
June 23, 2011 - 2:23pm
#3
Awesome.
June 23, 2011 - 4:58pm
#4
I actually live near one of these trees and I always thought it was the ugliest tree ever...even more when the string bean pod like things come out on it.
June 23, 2011 - 5:31pm
#5
Here's a wikipedia entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalpa
Most interesting factoid, the Catalpa is the sole source of food for the catalpa sphinx moth, and the caterpillar is a prized bait for anglers.
June 25, 2011 - 10:31am
#6
You've outdone yourself this time Howard. These are stunning.
November 20, 2012 - 10:38am
#7
My Brother in law and sister have two of these in their front yard in Byron ,and I am sure they would be happy to give them to you. They are pretty and aromatic when they bloom in late spring, but what a mess after that. Those pods drop off as well as the large leaves, and are a full time job in the fall.
