Tulip Tree

For as long as we have lived here,

we have had Tulip Trees growing along the top of the ridge

behind our home.

However, it wasn't till several years ago

when we remodeled our kitchen  and had a better view

of the higher parts of the trees that we discovered

our Tulip Trees did actually bloom.

I guess we weren't looking up.

Tonight as we we were eating our supper

was the first time I saw them blooming this year.

The blossoms are fairly good sized;

but they blend in so well with the leaves,

they are very easy to miss.

The Tulip Tree is Indiana's state tree;

and while we have really hard clay soil here,

they seem to grow well.