Trees, Trees....Glorious Trees!

Cotonwoods definitely have their own special appeal! Osso, I'll have to look up your choices!

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I've hardly gotten started. Alas, my slides are not yet catapulted into the computer.

Deglupta is an unusual eucalyptus for the US.. or at least it was the last time I looked. Gorgeous colors on the trunk.. There were a few at UCLA when I was busy plant memorizing.

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Did I hear Gus mention moonshine?...perhaps we can share recipes.

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I live in a land of big trees.

http://www.mostateparks.com/bigoak.htm

Flood plains covered with giant trees that once greeted early explorers to the "Bootheel" region of the state have been preserved in Big Oak Tree State Park. Trees within the park are unsurpassed in the state for size, with six qualifying as state champions of their species and two registered as national champions. Beneath the trees lies a luxurious undergrowth of woody vines that flourish in the swampy land. Large baldcypress trees with their unique "knees" make their home in the park's cypress swamp, the only one of its kind in the state park system.

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What a great thread! I love trees, certifiable tree hugger. Ever notice how trees seem to have their own energy that you can really feel? Some feel so gentle, some so wise, some so sad.

There will always be a soft spot in my heart for the Manitoba Maple. Also known as Ash-leaved Maple, Box Elder, Acer negundo or 'Weeds' is how many refer to them here.
They are so tough: growing in any old spot, in cracks in sidewalks, in between all the flower beds, in shade and in blasting sun.
I have images of maples spreading out as far as the eye can see seared into my brain. The ground carpeted with their pods.

I love these trees.

Here's a link showing a common set of reactions to MM:
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?p=269155

Great pics and info (since I'm having trouble getting any pictures to work tonight! argg):

http://pick4.pick.uga.edu/mp/20q?search=Acer+negundo

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Re: Trees, Trees....Glorious Trees!

littlek wrote:

I have found that there are other herbophiles on this forum and decided to start a tree thread.

What is your favorite garden tree?
What is your favorite wild tree?
What is the most unique tree you've ever seen?
What tree do you have a picture of that you can't identify?
Where do you go to find trees to spot and wonder at?
What is your one favorite tree, the one you see on your daily travels. The one that is almost a security blanket? <what am I the only one?>
What tree would you love to see in person which you haven't yet?

Confirmed herbowotsit signing in.

Still haven't found my tree then, lk?

I'm still looking, and will let you know if I have any luck.

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Here y'are, GW.......

THE OLDEST OAK TREE IN BRITAIN.

THE BOWTHORPE OAK (over a thousand years old)

The Bowthorpe Oak in Bourne, Lincolnshire, is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, making it Britain's oldest oak tree. With a girth of 40ft, in 1768 the centre, which has hollowed out over time, was fitted with seats and a door added. Over the years, its hollow interior has been used as a pigeon house - which was built in the crown of the tree - and as a dining room for 20 people. Now it is a cosy home for sheep and chickens. Given how important oaks were for shipbuilding - it took about 3,500 mature trees to build one man o' war - it is surprising that this one has survived.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A7012342

and a link with a wonderful piccie....
http://homepages.which.net/~rex/bourne/bowthorpeoak.htm

I've seen it, but in the days before I had the habit of taking a camera with me. It was when I was young, and the tree was a mere 970 odd years old.

MARVELLOUS!

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I'm just about to walk the hound, and while I'm in the park, I'll take a pic of what is NOW my favourite tree (well, second favourite after one that I've only seen a pic of).

The reason it is now my favourite tree in my park, is....and I'm finding this hard......<sniffle> ......my Willow by the river....<sob>... is now just a ....<sound of trumpeting noise, as Ellpus uses handkerchief> ...is now no more than a stump!

I haven't hugged this one yet, but I'll give it a go today.

Be back in about an hour.

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TA-DAAA!

A SYCAMORE!

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/lordellpus/syc2.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/lordellpus/syc1.jpg

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The next one is a picture of (the now getting well past middle aged) Guinness the Greyhound, or should I say Canis Jeezuswhatwasthaticus.

She is seen posing here at the base of Giganticus Platanus Ellpus Favouritum, purely for scale.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/lordellpus/syc3.jpg

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Oooh!

Ahhhhh!

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Thanks for the link Lord E., another reason to take a trip back to England.

Very impressive wood you've posted.

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My personal coat tree.

http://www.gidesigns.net/images/coat_tree_no_coats.jpg

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littlek wrote:

Pdawg - what are the chances I could get you to post a pic of that old oaken beauty?

If I can remember to snap some after the leaves change... (Have a mental checklist of seasonal shots that need to be taken. Have little ability to complete mental checklists.)

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LordE, than ks for the oak pics and the ones of your sycamore. Did you know that sycamores add more pollutants to the air than they absorb?

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Ok I know almost nothing about trees (except how to cut them down but they had DED so they deserved it) can anyone ascertain what I should cut and what I should keep from these pictures? My new place has not been maintained for a few years and I am not sure what needs trimming and what should go.
Or should I leave you alone and start my own damn thread?

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Memo to GW 21st Sept 2006

Subject : My Impressive Wood.

GW

If I'm not mistaken, the photo of my impressive wood was sent to you for your own personal enjoyment on the strict understanding that this would remain a private matter.
As you have now broken this agreement, you are now required to return said 12 inch colour photo immediately.

Ellpus.

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littlek wrote:

LordE, than ks for the oak pics and the ones of your sycamore. Did you know that sycamores add more pollutants to the air than they absorb?

So do I !!

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LordE - excellent point!

Sumblime, I'd raze the thing near your tank. If you're interested in hiding it, plant something farther away. Otherwise, it's hard to see what you've got. I think waiting one year to see what your plants and trees do is a good way to know what to cut down and what to keep. The biggish tree in the right of the first picture is a maple. You'd prolly want to keep that unless it's in the way. I am not sure what the bushier plants are.

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Lord Ellpus wrote:

Memo to GW 21st Sept 2006

Subject : My Impressive Wood.

GW

If I'm not mistaken, the photo of my impressive wood was sent to you for your own personal enjoyment on the strict understanding that this would remain a private matter.
As you have now broken this agreement, you are now required to return said 12 inch colour photo immediately.

Ellpus.

Sorry, I already sold it to Kickycan.

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littlek wrote:

LordE - excellent point!

Sumblime, I'd raze the thing near your tank. If you're interested in hiding it, plant something farther away. Otherwise, it's hard to see what you've got. I think waiting one year to see what your plants and trees do is a good way to know what to cut down and what to keep. The biggish tree in the right of the first picture is a maple. You'd prolly want to keep that unless it's in the way. I am not sure what the bushier plants are.

Thanks Littlek, I took the pictures to show some friends the scope of the place not the landscaping, I am going to wait until next spring/summer before doing anything as far as the landscape goes and next time I am out there I will take more detailed pics of the surrounding area.

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