My husband planted this beautiful Tulip tree ten years ago. It was about 3' tall back then. Sitting on the deck, we could see over the horizon and would joke about how long it would take for the tree to grow up.
Tulip trees are rare in Missouri. The Tulip Tree Is one of the most magnificent and valuable trees in North America. It is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. Tulip trees grow 80-100' tall and 40' wide.
Each year we have watched and waited for the beautiful flowers and finally last year, we had a few small buds. The color of the flowers blend so close to the leaves, it's hard to see them.
Today is my hubby's birthday...as you can tell from the windmill, he's a Dutchman. Born and raised around Pella, Iowa.
And for his birthday, the Tulip Tree is blooming!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR VAN KAMPEN!
Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.
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