July 1, 2014…Tulip tree is still looking good.
As a survival tree, the tulip tree was also known as a canoe tree because the wood is lightweight and was preferred by many Native American tribes, in the construction of canoes. The leaves can be used as a poultice to treat sores. Tea can be made from the inner bark to treat fevers and indigestion. The bark can be chewed on for an aphrodisiac.
There are still a few late bloomers left.
Most of the blossoms are withering. Hope my bees got some nectar.
Seed pods have formed. It’ll be interesting to watch them dry up. I want to get some seeds…maybe next month.
Adventures in Natural Beekeeping 