A special thank today to Coeur d'Alene resident Don Sausser who took me up on my offer and sent a picture of his favorite tree. I encourage others to send me a picture of their tree. I will post it and what you have to say about your favorite tree.Here is my favorite tree. Favorite because I nearly had it removed.
We purchased rental property at the corner of 12th St & Walnut in CDA. In the Spring we were upgrading the property by removing two old tired fruit trees, removing a 1920's Model A garage, replacing the lawn and adding sprinklers. The Black Locust tree blooms about one month later than other trees and it looked totally dead. The arborist said I didn't want to remove it so I had him properly prune the dead branches out.
When it bloomed I couldn't believe it. Very fragment small white flowers. Unfortunately they are short lived (prior to leafing out) & blow all over the neighborhood.
But with it so stately reaching for the sky, it will no doubt outlive me (72).
Don Sausser
We purchased rental property at the corner of 12th St & Walnut in CDA. In the Spring we were upgrading the property by removing two old tired fruit trees, removing a 1920's Model A garage, replacing the lawn and adding sprinklers. The Black Locust tree blooms about one month later than other trees and it looked totally dead. The arborist said I didn't want to remove it so I had him properly prune the dead branches out.
When it bloomed I couldn't believe it. Very fragment small white flowers. Unfortunately they are short lived (prior to leafing out) & blow all over the neighborhood.
But with it so stately reaching for the sky, it will no doubt outlive me (72).
Don Sausser
1 comment:
Awesome story. Beautiful tree. Plus you get shade as a bonus!
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