This is what my Princeton Elm tree looks like right now: This tree is an American Elm(Ulmus americana) and said to be resistant to diseases that plague our native elms.
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Wasp Beneficial Insect
I was watching a wasp kill caterpillars.
Katsura Tree
I saw a little bird nest in the Katsura(Cercidiphyllum) Tree. My Katsura trees have been slow growing and suffer from drought.
Dissected Mulberry Leaf
I saw a normal White Mulberry(Morus alba) tree with an unusual leaf on it.
July Flowers
A lot of plants are flowering now.
Prospector Elm
I like the growth of the Prospector Elm. The new leaves are reddish and this elm is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
Variegated Red Clover
I found a Red Clover plant that has variegated leaves.
Cat Siesta
The cats were busy taking a nap in the hot weather.
Korean Poplar
Populus koreana is an Asian Poplar species that has attractive leaves. Another Poplar with attractive leaves is this Golden Poplar.
Compound Tree Leaves
Toona sinensis is a tree with edible young leaves, also called Chinese Mahogany. Toxicodendron vernicifluum is related to Poison Ivy and has urushiol in it.