Ep. 248 Favorite trees for spring: Trees we look forward to every year | #GoodGrowing
Spring has sprung! This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we continue our Arbor Month conversation by sharing our favorite trees for spring, including redbud, dogwood, tulip tree, catalpa, and more. From eye-catching blooms to unique structure and seasonal interest, we celebrate the trees that make spring such a special time of year.
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02:59 – Flowering and kousa dogwood
07:38 – Redbud
11:36 – Black locust
15:24 – Silverbell
18:58 – Catalpa
25:36 – White fringetree
30:18 – Tuliptree
37:06 – Saucer magnolia
37:55 – Black gum
40:16 – Vernal witch-hazel
42:48 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
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Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
Guest
Emily Swihart
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties
