tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65282224928739929202024-02-20T18:12:25.515-08:00Destination TreesArundel Tree Service presents a blog on must see places around the world with amazing and unique trees as the point of focus. Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-41874121238576613582023-05-19T16:14:00.003-07:002023-05-30T16:16:53.685-07:00Yellowwood State Forest - Nashville Indiana (Yellowwood - Cladrastis kentukea)<p> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;">In the quaint village of Nashville, Indiana near the Brown County State Park lies the Yellowwood State Forest. The Yellowwood State forest was organized in 1940 when federal lands were leased to the state of Indiana, this land was eventually deeded to the state in 1956. Over the years more then 2000 acres of abandoned and eroded lands within the Parks footprint have been planted with various Pines (jack, red, shortleaf, white and scotch), Black Locust, Black Walnut, White and Red Oaks. The Yellowwood Lake which covers 133 acres and is 30 feet deep at it's deepest point was completed in 1939, there are two other lakes within the park though much smaller in size (Bear Lake and Crooked Creek Lake). Over the years the Yellowwood State Forest has increased in size by gaining parcels of land through the Heritage Trust Program. Their are many activities to enjoy while visiting the Park including Fishing (a boat launch is located in the South end of the main lake), Hunting (Whitetail Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Turkey, Squirrel, Fox, Woodcock and Raccoon-valid Indiana Hunting license required), Primitive Camping, Horsemen's Camping (many miles of horse trails within the park), Gold Panning (must have permit), Hiking, Kayak/Canoe Rental and Picnicking. Today the Forest covers 23,326 acres, made up of 17 different areas all located within Brown County.</span></p><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">The park was named for a tree very common in the mid-south but rare in the area that is found growing in this particular park. The Yellowwood Tree - Cladrastis kentukea is a medium sized deciduous member of the legume family. With it's smooth elephant-grey bark, pendulous fragrant flowers, and red/brown stems it offers beauty to any landscape year round. It is native to the Eastern United States, most notably two very small areas, one runs along the Kentucky and Tennessee border, and the other between Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is commonly planted in landscapes from New England south to Washington DC & Virginia. Yellowwood is hardy from zones 4a to 8b and can be purchased from most large nurseries in the Eastern US. The leaves are composed of widely spaced leaflets that are alternate not opposite one another. There are usually 9-11 leaflets per leaf. The leaves are a yellow green in Spring, bright green by Summer and then Yellow in the Fall. The wood of this tree contains a Yellow dye which stains the heartwood, hence the name Yellowwood. The flowers of the Yellowwood are very similar to Wisteria, they grow in a pendulous form and feature white fragrant flowers. The flowers are small and grow on open panicles ranging from 10-15 inches long. They are considered to be highly fragrant and appear in May. The flowers give way to long brown seed pods as the Spring Summer season changes. When mature this tree can reach heights of 30-50 feet and a spread of 40-55 feet wide. It is considered to be virtually pest free and quite hardy in it's native range. The Society of Municipal Arborist's named this tree the "2015 Urban Tree Of The Year", this selection was made based on adaptability and ornamental traits. Within the park there are less than 200 acres that can support the Yellowwood tree, these can be found on North facing slopes and deep ravines near Crooked Creek Lake. A specimen can also be found planted at the Forest Office on Yellowwood Lake Road.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Within the Yellowwood Forest there are some unique features. One of which is the Tecumseh Trail, named in honor of the Shawnee Chief who in the early 1800's attempted to ally several smaller tribes into one large confederacy. The trail spans the native lands of these tribes and has 5 trail heads within the forest. The trail covers various types of terrain and offers beautiful views of the Forest and Lakes. The second and most unusual is the 2 large sandstone boulders (there used to be 4 but 2 have since fallen from their pertches) that are found not on the ground but in the canopies of Sycamore trees. It is said that the first boulder was originally discovered by a hunter and three more were discovered by hikers. The largest sandstone slab is 4 foot by 1 foot and was thought to weigh as much as 400 lbs, called Gobbler's Rock, that one fell in the last decade. Theories the boulders in trees phenomena range from natural things such as flooding or a tornado to the more extreme (or maybe unbelievable) including UFO's, Acoustic Levitation (when rocks becomes weightless), or even a good old Prankster using heavy machinery! No evidence of disturbance was ever found at any of the tree locations that would support the heavy machinery or tornado theories...what do you think?</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">You can find the Yellowwood State Forest at:</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">772 South Yellowwood Road</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Nashville, IN 47448</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">(812) 988-7945</div>Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0Columbia, MD 21044, USA39.206658 -76.883626110.896424163821152 -112.0398761 67.516891836178843 -41.7273761tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-87763845946310074952020-04-12T08:12:00.003-07:002023-05-30T15:53:14.164-07:00The Lone Cypress - A Monterey Cypress<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">The Lone Cypress - A Monterey Cypress is often said to be the most photographed tree in The United States. Estimated</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> to be over 250 Years old the tree is located within the grounds of The Pebble Beach Resort in California - Arguably one of the most expensive and beautiful Golf Courses in the US. The tree has been injured over the years by fire, winds and storms but remains held in place by an intricate system of support cables. The Monterey Cypress only grows naturally in a two areas of Monterey County, Del Monte Forest and Point Lobos Natural Reserve-but is planted widely as an ornamental.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image Citation: "Lone Cypress" by Sharashish - Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia -<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg#/media/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg#/media/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image Citation : Pebble Beach Golf Course-Public-Wikipedia Page</span> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> is often said to be the most photographed tree in The United States. Estimated</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> to be over 250 Years old the tree is located within the grounds of The Pebble Beach Resort in California - Arguably one of the most expensive and beautiful Golf Courses in the US. The tree has been injured over the years by fire, winds and storms but remains held in place by an intricate system of support cables. The Monterey Cypress only grows naturally in a two areas of Monterey County, Del Monte Forest and Point Lobos Natural Reserve-but is planted widely as an ornamental.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image Citation: "Lone Cypress" by Sharashish - Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia -<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg#/media/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg#/media/File:Lone_Cypress.jpg</a></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">You do have to pay to see The Lone Cypress in person by entering the scenic "17 mile drive", but don't worry it is just $10 a car! This 17 mile scenic route includes some of the most beautiful coastline in California and runs</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> between the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Cypress Point Golf Course</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">through the gated community of Pebble Beach</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">. Also along this scenic route is Bird Rock, Spanish Bay, Spy Glass Hill, Point Joe and the 5300 acre Del Monte Forest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image Citation : Pebble Beach Golf Course-Public-Wikipedia Page</span> </div>
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<br />Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com1Daniels, MD 21043, USA39.2369558 -76.79135579999999110.926721963821151 -111.94760579999999 67.547189636178842 -41.635105799999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-67724190169865222722019-01-14T09:29:00.000-08:002019-09-13T06:13:32.163-07:00Cashew Tree - Anacardium occidentale - Sulphur Springs (geothermal area) Soufrière, Saint LuciaThe Cashew Tree <i>Anacardium occidentale </i>is a tropical evergreen that produces the Cashew seed and Cashew Apple. Reaching heights of around 45 feet it is not a large tree by any means. The trunk is generally short and irregular in form. The dwarf variety is considered to be more profitable having earlier production maturity and higher yields at around 20 ft tall. Native to Brazil, Portuguese colonist were recorded to export the tree and nuts as early as 1550. Currently there is major Cashew production occurring in Vietnam, India, Nigeria and The Ivory Coast. During the 21st century Cashew cultivation has significantly increased to meet new demands for manufacturing of Cashew Milk a plant based alternative to Dairy Milk. In 2017, globally the production of Cashews was measured in tonnes at 3,971,046 with the leading producer being Vietnam 22%, India 19% and the Ivory Coast 18%. Benin, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Mozambique and Tanzania are all also notable producers.<br />
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The leaves of the Cashew Tree are spirally arranged, elliptic to obvate in shape and leathery in texture. The flowers are produced in panicle or corymb up to 10 inches in length. Flowers begin as small and pale green in color, becoming red and slender with maturity. The Cashew Nut, simply called Cashew is widely consumed throughout the world. It can be eaten alone, used in baking, as a salad topping or processed into Cashew Cheese or Cashew butter. The Cashew Apple is a light red to yellow fruit similar to a gourd in appearance, it is an accessory or false fruit. The pulp of this false fruit can be processed and made into a astringent but sweet drink or distilled into liquor. The actual fruit of the tree is the kidney shaped drupe that occurs at the base of each Cashew Apple. Within each true fruit is a single seed (or nut), this seed is surrounded by a double shell that contains a resin that is an allergenic phenolic, called anacardic acid. Anacardic acid is chemically related to Urushiol which is the toxin found in Poison Ivy. For this reason Cashews are not readily available or sold in shell direct to consumers.<br />
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We recently visited Saint Lucia (one stop on a cruise) and while there we toured the Drive In Volcano / Geothermal Area near <span style="text-align: center;">Soufrière</span>. There at the site just on the edge of the overlook was a lone Cashew tree, the first I have ever seen in person (and not in a book) so I was quite intrigued. The tour guide explained how the Cashew was not native to the island, but was introduced over 100 years ago and is now found throughout the island. She also explained in depth about the risks of eating or handling an "unprocessed" Cashew because of what she called the "poisonous shell". The tree itself appeared to be mature between 35-40 ft tall and has had obvious damage from what I assume to be weather combined with tourist over the years. Perched at the edge of the overlook it is only protected by a small rail system but otherwise is right in the flow of foot traffic. It's trunk is irregular and gnarly in appearance and part of the canopy appears to have broken out well before our visit, though it still hangs on directly above the (Smelly) Sulphur Springs bubbling below. Another testament to the strength and determination we so often see in nature.<br />
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-61599888599523205482016-10-28T09:44:00.006-07:002023-05-30T16:14:39.325-07:00The Yellowwood State Forest - Nashville Indiana <span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">In the quaint village of Nashville, Indiana near the Brown County State Park lies the Yellowwood State Forest. The Yellowwood State forest was organized in 1940 when federal lands were leased to the state of Indiana, this land was eventually deeded to the state in 1956. Over the years more then 2000 acres of abandoned and eroded lands within the Parks footprint have been planted with various Pines (jack, red, shortleaf, white and scotch), Black Locust, Black Walnut, White and Red Oaks. The Yellowwood Lake which covers 133 acres and is 30 feet deep at it's deepest point was completed in 1939, there are two other lakes within the park though much smaller in size (Bear Lake and Crooked Creek Lake). Over the years the Yellowwood State Forest has increased in size by gaining parcels of land through the Heritage Trust Program. Their are many activities to enjoy while visiting the Park including Fishing (a boat launch is located in the South end of the main lake), Hunting (Whitetail Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Turkey, Squirrel, Fox, Woodcock and Raccoon-valid Indiana Hunting license required), Primitive Camping, Horsemen's Camping (many miles of horse trails within the park), Gold Panning (must have permit), Hiking, Kayak/Canoe Rental and Picnicking. Today the Forest covers 23,326 acres, made up of 17 different areas all located within Brown County.</span><br />
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The park was named for a tree very common in the mid-south but rare in the area that is found growing in this particular park. The Yellowwood Tree - Cladrastis kentukea is a medium sized deciduous member of the legume family. With it's smooth elephant-grey bark, pendulous fragrant flowers, and red/brown stems it offers beauty to any landscape year round. It is native to the Eastern United States, most notably two very small areas, one runs along the Kentucky and Tennessee border, and the other between Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is commonly planted in landscapes from New England south to Washington DC & Virginia. Yellowwood is hardy from zones 4a to 8b and can be purchased from most large nurseries in the Eastern US. The leaves are composed of widely spaced leaflets that are alternate not opposite one another. There are usually 9-11 leaflets per leaf. The leaves are a yellow green in Spring, bright green by Summer and then Yellow in the Fall. The wood of this tree contains a Yellow dye which stains the heartwood, hence the name Yellowwood. The flowers of the Yellowwood are very similar to Wisteria, they grow in a pendulous form and feature white fragrant flowers. The flowers are small and grow on open panicles ranging from 10-15 inches long. They are considered to be highly fragrant and appear in May. The flowers give way to long brown seed pods as the Spring Summer season changes. When mature this tree can reach heights of 30-50 feet and a spread of 40-55 feet wide. It is considered to be virtually pest free and quite hardy in it's native range. The Society of Municipal Arborist's named this tree the "2015 Urban Tree Of The Year", this selection was made based on adaptability and ornamental traits. Within the park there are less than 200 acres that can support the Yellowwood tree, these can be found on North facing slopes and deep ravines near Crooked Creek Lake. A specimen can also be found planted at the Forest Office on Yellowwood Lake Road.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div>
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Within the Yellowwood Forest there are some unique features. One of which is the Tecumseh Trail, named in honor of the Shawnee Chief who in the early 1800's attempted to ally several smaller tribes into one large confederacy. The trail spans the native lands of these tribes and has 5 trail heads within the forest. The trail covers various types of terrain and offers beautiful views of the Forest and Lakes. The second and most unusual is the 2 large sandstone boulders (there used to be 4 but 2 have since fallen from their pertches) that are found not on the ground but in the canopies of Sycamore trees. It is said that the first boulder was originally discovered by a hunter and three more were discovered by hikers. The largest sandstone slab is 4 foot by 1 foot and was thought to weigh as much as 400 lbs, called Gobbler's Rock, that one fell in the last decade. Theories the boulders in trees phenomena range from natural things such as flooding or a tornado to the more extreme (or maybe unbelievable) including UFO's, Acoustic Levitation (when rocks becomes weightless), or even a good old Prankster using heavy machinery! No evidence of disturbance was ever found at any of the tree locations that would support the heavy machinery or tornado theories...what do you think?</div>
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With a main campus near the village of Middlebury and the Bread Loaf Mountain campus, located in inside of 30,000 acres of forest land in Ripton, Vermont, Middlebury College has a beautiful campus to say the least. Forest land covers 3/4 of the state of Vermont and the percentage of Maples recorded in the state is greater then anywhere else in the country. The reason I have added this campus to my list of Tree Destinations is their use of a mapping system (ArcGIS) to identify and give you a tour of over 2200 trees located within the campus. Allowing you to "visit" trees throughout the campus and easily click on each one to find out each trees unique details (genus, species, size, and even a link to the wikipedia page to learn more about that species). This would make for a nice walking tour if ever you are in the area. <br />
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There are currently three different Maps available<br />
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~Middlebury’s Heritage Elm Collection<br />
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Now if only every school/college/university could do this. This idea is a neat way to not only educate students and visitors about the trees that surround and benefit them on a daily basis, but I feel it could also help increase interest in Environmental programs. Tree are awesome after all ;-)<br />
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The Holy Oak in New Jersey is believed to be over 600 years old. Experts are stumped by what is causing the tree to now rapidly decline. This is one tree you will want to see before it is gone forever.<br />
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This is not the home of the largest Wisteria vine in the world, the record holder measures in at about 4,000 square meters, and is located in Sierra Madre, California. Although wisterias can look like trees, they’re actually vines. Because the vines have the potential to get very heavy, these particular plants entire structures are held up on steel supports, allowing visitors to walk below their canopies and bask in the pink and purple light cast by its beautiful hanging blossoms.<br />
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Price for entry into the park depends on the season and what/how many plants are in bloom. The Wisteria bloom in Ashikaga Flower Park from April to May annually. The park is a popular tourist destination so be sure to plan your visit well. For more on Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan visit the parks website (English Version) <a href="http://www.ashikaga.co.jp/english/">http://www.ashikaga.co.jp/english/</a> or in person<br />
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com1Lake Shore, MD 21122, USA39.129140199999988 -76.479443510.818906363821142 -111.6356935 67.439374036178833 -41.3231935tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-60189326244594001392016-01-18T12:58:00.001-08:002019-07-23T08:42:30.427-07:00Meet the "Giant Sequoia" - Sequoiadendron giganteum - Sierra Nevada Mountains, California<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">
The "Giant Sequoia" - Sequoiadendron giganteum - is most well known for it's sheer size. They are the largest single living thing on the planet, growing on average from 164-297 feet tall in ideal conditions. They are also among the oldest with some being recorded (based on ring measurements) at over 3500 years old. They grow in a very small native area on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Generally the Giant Sequoias grow in groves or natural stands, currently their are only 68 known groves that exist. Groves range in size from 6-20,000 trees each. Giant Sequoias have been successfully grown outside of their native range in The Pacific Northwest, Southern United States, Western & Southern Europe, British Columbia, Southeast Australia and New Zealand. There are some specimen trees planted in parks and private lands around the world that reach great heights (191 feet is record outside of the US near Ribeauvillé, France), but none nearly as grand as the Giants growing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.</div>
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The sheer size of this type of tree, has lead to extensive research regarding ability to maintain and supply water within such a large living structure. Osmotic pressure can only force water a few meters then the tree's xylem must take over, still it is not possible for these capillaries to transport water hundreds of feet in the air even accounting for the sub-pressure caused by the leaves water evaporation. Sequoias have the ability to supplement their water intake from the ground or soil by using moisture in the air, generally this comes in the form of fog which frequently blankets the native growth range .</div>
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Over time, the Giant Sequoias have developed a resistance to fire damage. The first way is because their extremely thick bark is almost impenetrable to fire damage. Secondly the heat from fire causes the cones to dry and then open, disbursing seeds which will go onto become new seedlings repopulating what may have been lost below. Fire damage also wipes out any small ground cover that may have competed for sunlight and nutrients the new seedlings require to thrive. On their own without help from fires the Giant Sequoias seed have trouble germinating as shade loving species tend to choke the new seeds out.</div>
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The leaves are evergreen, awl shaped 0.12-0.24 inches in length and arranged spirally on each shoot. The bark is very furrowed, thick and fibrous. The seed cones are 1.5-2.8 inches long and mature in 18-20 months, though they usually remain closed and green for upwards of twenty years. Cones are made up of 30-50 spirally arranged scales, each scale containing several seeds. Each individual cone can produce approximately 230 seeds each. Seedlings grow from seeds but do not begin to produce cones until at least their 12th year. Once mature the tree does not produce shoots on their stumps as the Coast Redwood does, they do however sprout from boles after fire damage.</div>
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3. President (located in the Giant Forest, 240.9 feet tall)</div>
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4. Lincoln (located in the Giant Forest, 255.8 feet tall)</div>
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5. Stagg (located in Alder Creek Grove, 243 feet tall)</div>
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6. Boole (located in Converse Basin, 268 feet tall)</div>
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7. Genesis (located in the Mountain Home Grove, 253 feet tall)</div>
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8. Franklin (located in the Giant Forest, 223.8 feet tall)</div>
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The Giant Forest is home to over half of the worlds Giant Sequoia Trees. Located in Sequoia National Park, The Giant Forest should be included as a top "to do" on any tree lovers list. You can visit there website directly at: <a href="http://www.visitsequoia.com/giant-sequoia-trees.aspx" mce_href="http://www.visitsequoia.com/giant-sequoia-trees.aspx" style="color: blue !important;" target="_blank">http<img class="emoticon halfhappy" src="http://static.websimages.com/JS/Punymce/plugins/emoticons/img/trans.gif" mce_src="//static.websimages.com/JS/Punymce/plugins/emoticons/img/trans.gif" style="background-position: -96px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" title=":/" />/www.visitsequoia.com/giant-sequoia-trees.aspx</a></div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-61156409687430432802016-01-12T07:09:00.000-08:002019-07-19T07:42:54.401-07:00Joshua Tree National Park - California<div>
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The Joshua Tree national park is approximately 800,000 acres, the park is made up of a very diverse ecosystem and is located in Southeastern California. The park itself did not become a National Park unitl 1994, however it has been protected as a US Monument since 1936. Named for it's Joshua Trees <i>Yucca brevifolia</i> which grow in the dryer and cooler Mohave Desert areas of the park. The Joshua trees grow in both forest type areas as well as sparce single specimens. The Joshua Trees are the dominant tree in the open areas of the park, however the Pinyon Pine is more common in the areas where there are rock outcroppings. Joshua trees are often described as something that should be found in a Dr. Suess story, they are often twisted or curvy, not quite symetrical, with a top heavy appearance and usually a single trunk. Within the park the tallest tree is forty feet high, it is located within the Queen Valley Forest. Joshua trees do not have growth rings, but instead their trunks are made up of thousands of small fibers which makes it harder to gauge the age of each tree. The best way to determine the age of a Joshua Tree is to estimate based on it height as they are very slow growers and only grow 1/2 - 3 inches per year. Researchers estimate that the life span of the Joshua tree is only about 150, however there are specimens growing within this park that far exceed that age.</div>
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More then half of the park is considered to be wilderness area. The park includes parts of two very unique deserts, The Mohave (higher) and the Colorado (lower) Deserts, Mountain Terrain, Oases, Rock Formations, as well as flatlands. The characteristics of each desert area is greatly influenced by the elevations where they are located. The Little San Bernardino Mountains also run through the Southwest portion of the Park.<br />
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There is so much to do here within this beautiful park, Hiking, Biking, Rock Climbing, Camping, Birding and Star Gazing just to name a few. There are nine campgrounds established within the park. There is a fee for camping and reservations can be made in some campgrounds October through May, while the other campgrounds are first-come, first-served. Back-country camping, is also permitted with a few regulations in some areas, be sure to check with the park for more details on this option. As far as hiking, riding and lookout points go there are too many to list in this amazingly beautiful National Park, so just to name a few there are: Keys View, Indian Cove, Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden, Contact Mine, Forty Nine Palms Oasis, Lost Horse Mine, Lost Pine Oasis, California Riding and Hiking Trail (a 35 mile portion falls within the park), Rattlesnake Canyon, Barker Dam, Saltan Sea, Ryan Mountain, Warren Peak, and various Native American sites (some of which have been closed to the public over the years due to damage from vandals).</div>
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Despite the landscape that may seem barren at times, many types of wildlife call Joshua Tree National Park home including various lizards, coyote, kangaroo rats, blacktailed rabbits, bighorned sheep, ground squirels and other small rodents. There are also an estimated 250 varieties of birds that have been spotted throughout the park including many migrating species during the Winter season. It is also estimated that the park is home to thousands of Anthropods (creatures with multiple legs, segmented bodies and hardened outer shells) the most notable residents of this variety include tarantulas, honey pot ants, fairy shrimp, giant desert scorpions and green darners. There are at least 75 different types of butterflies and more then twice that number of moths.</div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-76438135212769207952015-12-30T10:08:00.005-08:002019-07-23T05:00:32.980-07:00Meet the "Tree of Tule" or "El Arbol del Tule" - Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca Mexico <div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">
"The Tree of Tule" or "El Arbol del Tule" as it is called in the Mexican state of Oaxaca where it is located, is among one the the largest trees in the world. It is a Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium mucronatum), which was once very abundant in Mexico. Montezuma Cypress are closely related to the Swamp and Bald Cypress. It is said to be large enough to shelter upwards of 500 people and requires 30+ people with hands outstretched to circle the trunk. </div>
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The Arbol del Tule has the stoutest trunk of any known living tree in the world. The trunk when last measured in 2005 had a circumference of an astounding 137.8 feet and a diameter of 46.1 feet. The trunk is heavily bustressed which makes it very hard to get an accurate measurement. The height of the tree has been measured at 115-140 feet depending on the type of measurement used. At one point it was thought to be multiple trees that had grown together, though a DNA test proved it is only one tree. The estimated age of the tree is somewhere between 1200 and 3000 years old. In 1990, there was a report released that showed the tree is slowly declining because of the heavy pollution and nearby traffic that travels over the roots daily. The Arbol del Tule is simply put a living & growing wonder of our world!</div>
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The tree was once guarded heavily by the Government and was considered a natural wonder in the early 1900's, however security for the tree is now more relaxed. The tree is located on the Church grounds in the town center of Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is a very popular tourist attraction and the fee for entrance to get a "closer' look is 10 pesos. Young children are often used as mini tour guides to help point out the many animal shapes "seen" in the trees extremely rigid and textured trunk. Santa Maria del Tule can be reached by car by traveling east on Highway 190 from Oaxaca, Mexico. Tour buses travel round trip from Oaxaca to Santa Maria del Tule seven days of the week. Local residents celebrate the famous Tule Tree on the second Monday in October, which was set aside as a holiday to celebrate this amazing tree, the celebration is often said to be as large as the tree itself. Though the Arbol del Tule tree is the most famous because of it's size, there are actually 7 other large Montezuma Cypress growing in this one town that also deserve a visit (if you are in town)! Learn more or plan you visit at: <a href="http://www.oaxaca-mio.com/" mce_href="http://www.oaxaca-mio.com/" mce_target="_blank" style="color: blue !important;" target="_blank">http://www.oaxaca-mio.com/</a></div>
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Friendship Trees - FriendshipTrees1@aol.com<br />
Friendship, MD 301-855-5756. or 301-641-9403<br />
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Greenstreet Gardens - stacy@greestreetgrowers.com<br />
Lothian, MD 410-867-9500<br />
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Modlin's Tree Farm -modlinlandscaping@yahoo.com<br />
Lothian, MD 20711. Phone: 301-643-3147<br />
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Shoo Fly Farm - shooflyfarm1@msn.com<br />
Pasadena, MD 21122. Phone: 410-437-5251<br />
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Blue Heron Tree Farm - http://www.blueherontreefarm.com/<br />
Centreville, MD 410-758-0405<br />
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Davidson Christmas Tree Farm - http://www.davidsonchristmastreefarm.com/<br />
Upperco, MD 410-239-6556<br />
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Gaver Farm - http://www.gaverfarm.com/christmas/christmas-trees/<br />
Mount Airy, MD 301-865-3515<br />
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Linden HIll Christmas Tree Farm - http://www.lindenhillchristmastreefarm.com/<br />
Upper Marlboro, MD 301-520-3127<br />
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TLV Tree Farm - http://www.tlvtreefarm.com/aboutus.html<br />
Glen Elg, MD 410-489-4460<br />
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Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery - chapelhillsfarm@verizon.net<br />
Perry Hall, MD 410-256-5335<br />
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Doyle's Choose and Cut - treedoyle@peoplepc.com<br />
White Hall, MD<br />
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Frostee Tree Farm -pstiff3952@aol.com<br />
Perry Hall, MD 410-391-5113<br />
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Pork 'N Pine Christmas Tree Delivery Service - Precut Christmas trees, trees tied,<br />
Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD 410-292-1111<br />
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Stansbury Christmas Tree Farm -<br />
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Weber's Cider Mill Farm -<br />
Parkville, MD 410-668-4488<br />
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-58343757710839587422015-08-05T07:40:00.001-07:002019-07-23T09:21:24.487-07:00Ohio Buckeye Trees - (Aesculus glabra) - Ohio State University<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
The Ohio Buckeye- <i>Aesculus glabra -</i> is a medium sized rounded crown Deciduous tree. Growing to only 20-40 feet tall at maturity, it has a moderate growth rate. It is the most widespread of all of the Buckeyes in North America. It's range is on mostly mesophytic sites through Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Southern Michigan on West to Illinois and Central Iowa, extending South to Kansas, Oklahoma, and Central Texas; East into portions of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama. This tree thrives best in moist locations and is most frequently found along river bottoms and in streambank soils. It has been planted frequently outside of it's native range in Europe and the Eastern United States. Different from the other Buckeyes because of two main features, first the leaflets have barely any visible stalk and second the husk of the fruit has short spines. The Ohio Buckeye is sometimes referred to as the American Buckeye, Fetid buckeye, and Stinking Buck-eye, the last because of the foul odor emitted when the leaves are crushed.</div>
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Ohio Buckeye is polygamo-monoecious, meaning it bears both bisexual and male flowers. The leaves are made up of unevenly toothed leaflets that all grow from the same point on the stem, they are green during the growing season and turn an almost grey when shifting finally to wyellow in the Fall. The flowers are a yellow-green with prominent stamens growing as upright spikes. The bark is dark grey with shallow but coarse fissures leading into square scaly plates. It flowers in the Spring and fruits from summer to fall. This tree also produces small, shiny, dark brown nuts with a lighter tan patch</div>
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"Buckeyes" has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950, but it had been in common use for many years before. According to folklore, the Buckeye resembles the eye of a deer and carrying one brings good luck.</div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-57821331664057229352015-07-24T06:56:00.002-07:002019-07-23T10:44:09.419-07:00Meet The General Sherman - The Largest Living Thing on Earth (Sequoiadendron giganteum)<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
Within Sequoia National Park in California there is a Forest of Giants.....trees that is! The most notable of all the trees in the Forest of Giants is the General Sherman. A Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), that is currently the largest <b>living</b> thing on planet Earth.</div>
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The General Sherman is not the tallest tree on Earth, that honor belongs to Hyperion (Coast Redwood also in California), nor is it the widest, or even the oldest, but it is the largest! The General has a combined estimated bole volume of 52,513 cu ft. It is 274+ feet tall, 102+ feet in circumference at the ground, 36 1/2 feet in diameter at the base, with a crown spread of 106+ feet. It's age is estimated to be between 2300 and 2700 years old. There have been others that have live before that are recorded to have more volume but the General Sherman remains, standing proudly within The Forest Of Giants. Named in 1879, after the American Civil War General William T. Sherman by Naturalist James Wolverton who had served under him as a Lieutenant. </div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-90995710918950216532015-07-16T07:14:00.001-07:002019-07-23T05:04:12.304-07:00Meet The "Major Oak of Sherwood Forest" - (Quercus Robur)<br />
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There is a very unique English Oak tree (Quercus Robur) growing in Sherwood Forest near the small village of Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England which is rumored to be where Robin Hood and his men would hide out, in it's hollow trunk sections. It is called the Major Oak and is estimated to be between 800 - 1000 years old. In 2014 it was even crowned "England's Tree of the Year", because of this honor it will represent England in the running for the "European Tree of the Year" against entries from both Wales and Scotland.</div>
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Major Oak was not always the name this tree was called. It has also be recorded as the Queen Oak, and the Cockpen Tree. The current name "Major Oak", originated from Major Hayman Rooke's very popular book about the ancient Oaks of Sherwood Forest from 1790.</div>
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Estimated to weigh around 23 tons, it has a diameter of over 33 feet and a crown spread of 92 feet - it is claimed ot be the largest Oak tree in all of England. The Major Oak has been in a conservation status since the early 1900's. When visiting the tree today you will find a fence surrounding the base of the tree which serves as protection for it's roots and truck from foot traffic. During the Edwardian period there were chains used to support the branches and lead sheets around the trunk, these were replaced in the 1970's by wooden supports, which were replaced by the steel support rods that remain in place today.</div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-84169383555627074352015-05-01T08:25:00.002-07:002019-07-23T09:20:50.595-07:00Seven Sisters Oak - Mandeville, LouisianaEstimated to be around 1500 years old, The Seven Sisters Oak not only a Louisiana state champion but a National Champion Live Oak as well. This tree is the largest Live Oak in the Country- with a circumference of 467 inches, a height of 68 feet and a very large crown spread spanning over 139 feet. This tree is the only recorded champion with a crown spread that is nearly double the height of the tree itself. It has held the title of National Live Oak Champion for over 30 years.<br />
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Contrary to many beliefs the tree was not named for the Seven main trunk sections of the trees but by a former owner, who was one of Seven Sisters. This tree is registered with The Live Oak Society, who's members are only Live Oak Trees. Since 1968, The Historic Seven Sisters Oak has remained the President of this unique society, becoming president when the Society's first President The Locke Breaux Live Oak died.<br />
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Located in Mandeville, Louisiana, the tree resides in the front yard of a private residence, but still draws many visitors. It is located in the quiet historic neighborhood of Lewisburg, just North of Lake Pontchartrain. Because of it's sheer size it is said to be not well represented in photographs as the sheer size is hard to judge from one single angle. This one surely calls for an in person visit next time you are in Louisiana!<br />
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Big Cypress National Preserve is located in Southwest Florida. The preserve houses some of the most diverse land in the region, it is made up of 729,000 acres of freshwater swamp ecosystem. All plants and animals residing/growing in the area are protected from unauthorized collection. The preserve was officially named/organized in 1974 by President Gerald Ford, to protect the wildlife, the water quality, natural resources and the ecological integrity if the area. This preserve helps to support the health of the neighboring everglades and marine estuaries along the Florida coast.</div>
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Contrary to it's name, there are very few "Big Cypress" growing in the preserve, the name actually references the "big expanse" equaling hundreds of thousands of acres of cypress forest growing within the preserve. The preserve is a mixture of both temperate and tropical regions-each having it's own "residents". The preserve is home to many unique species of plants that remain protected by the natural habitat and stable ecosystem, such as the Red Mangrove, The Cardinal Airplant, The Ghost Orchid, and of course the Cypress for which it was named. There are also a very diverse group of animals (from feathered, to furry, to scaled) that call this area home. They include, The Mosquito Fish (I wish they lived here), Wood Storks, Anhingas, Egrets, Ibis, Roseate Spoonbills, Bobcats, Black Bears, Florida Panthers (highly endandgered), River Otters, Big Cypress Fox Squirrels, Florida Manatees, Pythons, Water Mocassin, and the American Alligator.</div>
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The park offers guided tours from November - April, however you can plan an adventure on your own anytime. There are many self guided viewpoints, designated boardwalks/hiking areas and even scenic drive routes available year round. Due to it's very remote areas and sheer size the preserve does have limited cell phone reception so be sure to plan ahead! Currently there is no fee for entry, however there is a fee for off road vehicles, backwoods permits, research permits and some camping areas</div>
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Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-20687127270164266572015-04-23T10:13:00.001-07:002020-04-12T08:11:38.967-07:00The Lone Cypress - Pebble Beach Golf Course - California<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">The Lone Cypress - A Monterey Cypress is often said to be the most photographed tree in The United States. Estimated</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> to be over 250 Years old the tree is located within the grounds of The Pebble Beach Resort in California - Arguably one of the most expensive and beautiful Golf Courses in the US. The tree has been injured over the years by fire, winds and storms but remains held in place by an intricate system of support cables. The Monterey Cypress only grows naturally in a two areas of Monterey County, Del Monte Forest and Point Lobos Natural Reserve-but is planted widely as an ornamental.</span><br />
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<br />Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-10167755584369294772015-03-25T07:08:00.001-07:002015-03-25T07:08:37.841-07:00Oklahoma City's Survivor Tree, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma<br />
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An American Elm that is approximately 90 years old. It is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. It survived the bomb attack on the Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. This boming was the most destructive act of terrorism on American soil before September 11, 2001, the bombing killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. Before the bombing, the tree provided the only shade in the building’s parking lot. It is said that people would arrive early to work just to be able to park under the cooling shade of the tree’s branches. After the bombing, the tree was partially cut down to recover pieces of evidence embedded in it from the force of the devestating bomb. Investigators were successful in recovering evidence from the tree’s trunk and branches.</div>
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The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum was created to honor “those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever” by the 1995 bombing. Hundreds of community citizens, surviving family members who lost loved ones, survivors, and rescue workers came together to write the mission statement for the memorial. It was decided the “one of the components of the Memorial must be the Survivor Tree located on the south half of the Journal Record Building block.” The Memorial design was unveiled in 1996 with prominence put on the remarkable elm. With this, the Survivor Tree has become a symbol of human resilience. Today, as a tribute to renewal and rebirth, the inscription around the tree reads, “The spirit of this city and this nation will not be defeated; our deeply rooted faith sustains us."</div>
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We have all heard of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, but have you ever heard of the stunning and magical Cherry Blossom Tunnels in Bonn Germany?</div>
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For a few short weeks each year the cobblestone streets of Bonn Germany become flower encased tunnels of beauty as a result of the Mature Cherry Blossom Trees flowering season. At the end of this magical time the streets are covered with a "carpet" of fallen petals.</div>
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Meet The "Angel Oak" Tree, Johns Island South Carolina</div>
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Angel Oak Tree Park is located on Johns Island with no admission charge. The park also has a gift shop and picnic area.</div>
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On Johns Island stands the majestic Angel Oak. Estimated to be between 400-500 years old; the tree towers 65 feet high and has a circumference of 25.5 feet. Its area of shade is 17,000 square feet and its largest limb has a circumference of 11.5 feet, and a length of 89 feet.</div>
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Live oaks are not particularly tall trees, but have wide-spreading canopies. Only in the very old specimens do you find massive limbs resting on the ground, as you do the limbs of the Angel Oak. The City of Charleston acquired the Angel Oak Park in 1991.</div>
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The Angel Oak has come to symbolize Charleston. It is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park, on Johns Island near Charleston. The Angel Oak Tree stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). From tip to tip Its longest branch distance is 187 ft.</div>
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The Angel Oak Tree is thought to be one of the oldest living things in the country. The land where the Angel Oak Tree stands was part of Abraham Waight's 1717 land grant. The City of Charleston now owns the property. The Angel Oak Park is free and the tree should be added to any visit to Charleston, Kiawah or Seabrook Islands.</div>
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Thought to be among the oldest living things in the United States of America, the tree stands on land that was part of Abraham Waight's 1717 land grant.</div>
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The Angel Oak is located on John's Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The Angel Oak tree is featured prominently in the book, The Locket, by Emily Nelson.</div>
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Learn More about this amazing tree or plan your visit <a href="http://www.angeloaktree.org/">http://www.angeloaktree.org/</a></div>
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Amy: Posted on Monday, December 15, 2014 9:16 AM</div>
Arundel Tree Servicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587241874543840928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528222492873992920.post-81716527492265153272015-03-25T06:58:00.003-07:002023-05-30T15:28:24.391-07:00The "Tree Circus" Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy, California<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">
The "Tree Circus" originally opened in 1947, as a roadside attraction in Scott's Valley California. Axel Erlandson a bean farmer who pruned, grafted and trained the trees into various shapes as a hobby to amuse himself and his family, went to his grave holding the secrets of his technique. Most of his work was performed behind screens to protect his secret methods from the potential spy! Since his death in 1964 many have tried to recreate his work unsucessfully, so this method of privacy seems to have paid off. Sadly now it seems this type of tree "training" talent may never be seen again.</div>
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Millionaire Michael Bonfante purchased the trees and transplanted them to his amusement park Gillroy Gardens in 1985, where you can still see them today. In the winter of 1984 the trees were all carefully hand dug and boxed. On November 10th 1985 they began their 80 mile journey to their new home a trip that required many permits and the help of 20 local/state agencies to pull off. Gilroy Gardens is in Gilroy, California and is home to 24 trees from Axel Erlandson's orginal "Tree Circus".</div>
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Some of the trees on display are:</div>
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The Cage Trees-Crafted of 10 American Sycamore</div>
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The Arch-Crafted from 2 American Sycamore</div>
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The Basket Tree-Crafted from 6 American Sycamore (and the most intricate of all)</div>
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The Chain Link or 3-2-1 Tree-Crafted from a single American Sycamore</div>
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The Compound 8-Crafted from a single Box Elder</div>
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The Double Hearts-Crafted from what is recorded as a Red Maple (although the species of this tree is often questioned)</div>
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The Figure Y-Crafted from 1 Cork Oak</div>
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The Four Legged Giant-Carfted from 4 Amercian Sycamore</div>
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The Oil Well-Crafted from 4 Box Elders</div>
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The Picture Frame-Crafted from a single Cork Oak</div>
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The Revolving Door or Compound Square-Carfted from a single Box Elder</div>
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The Zig-Zag- Crafted from 1 American Sycamore</div>
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Some of the trees formerly on display have been moved to private areas of the park for extra care and attention due to decline. Hopefully one day we will be able to see them come back on display!</div>
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Plan your visit : <a href="http://https//www.gilroygardens.org/things-to-do/circus-trees" mce_href="http://https://www.gilroygardens.org/things-to-do/circus-trees" mce_target="_blank" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">https://www.gilroygardens.org/things-to-do/circus-trees</a> .</div>
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These landmarks are surely on my to do list!</div>
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