The World’s MOST Stunningly Weird And Beautiful Trees. #15 Is Over 1500 YEARS Old!

It’s far too easy to forget that trees are really incredible. Not only do they help give us fresh, clean air, they give us shade on hot days, and provide us with beauty for any backdrop. I’ve always know that there are many different tree species but holy cow… I have been completely oblivious to some of the most magnificent trees on this planet. [googlead]

1. 125-year-old Rhodendron “tree” – Canada
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Amazingly, this “tree” is actually a shrub!

2. 144-year-old Wisteria – Japan
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This wisteria is about half an acre, making it the largest of its kind in Japan.

3. Baobab trees – Madagascar
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The thick trunks of these trees are used to effectively store water for use during droughts.

4. Avenue of Oaks – Dixie Plantation, South Carolina
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The stunning Avenue of Oaks was planted in the Dixie Plantation in the 1790s.

5. Jacarandas – Cullinan, South Africa
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Beautiful violet flowers grow on Jacarandas.

6. Rainbow Eucalyptus – Kauai, Hawaii
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This beautiful tree is known for its multi-coloured bark and its pulpwood, which can be used to make paper.

7. Maple Tree Tunnel – Oregon
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8. President (third largest Giant Sequoia in the world) – California
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This enormous tree measured 241 feet (73 metres) tall with a circumference of 93 feet (28 m) is found in Sequoia National Park.

9. Dragon’s Blood – Yemen
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The Dragon’s Blood name is rooted in its red sap, which has been used for a multitude of purposes, including dye, violin varnish, an alchemical ingredient, and a folk remedy.

10. Flamboyant Tree – Brazil
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A native to Madagascar, this tree can be found around the world in tropical climates.

11. Blooming Cherry Trees – Bonn, Germany
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These beautiful trees bloom in April, forming a gorgeous tunnel.

12. Antarctic Beech Draped in Hanging Moss – Oregon
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Antarctic beech is actually native to Chile and Argentina.

13. Japanese Maple – Portland, Oregon

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These premier Japanese Maples can be found in Washington Park.

14. Wind-swept trees – New Zealand
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The strong arctic winds at Slope Point cause these trees to grow at an angle.

15. Angel Oak – John’s Island, South Carolina
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This tree is estimated to be over 1500 years old and it stands at 66.5 feet (20 metres) tall.

16. The Dark Hedges – Northern Ireland
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Planted in the 18th century, this scenic tree tunnel has been featured in Game of Thrones.

Source: Bored Panda

Alright, I’m going to pick up my jaw from the floor and start planning my next trips. I can only imagine how majestic President must look in person!


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