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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Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu
 
 
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Chris Enroth
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Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Ken Johnson
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
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Emily Swihart
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties
Ep. 248 Favorite trees for spring: Trees we look forward to every year | #GoodGrowing
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