The Most Beautiful and Famous Trees on Earth
19:43:00The Most Beautiful and Famous Trees on Earth
“A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food,
warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade to
those who wield an axe to cut it down” – Buddha.
warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade to
those who wield an axe to cut it down” – Buddha.
There are probably hundreds of majestic and magnificent trees in the world – of these, some are particularly special:
Lone Cypress in Monterey
Ashdown Forest, West Sussex, England
General Sherman, National Park in California
General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in California. The famous trees of the Giant Forest are among the largest trees in the world. In fact, if measured by volume, five of the ten largest trees on the planet are located within this forest. At 11.1 meter (36.5 ft) along the base he General Sherman tree is the largest of them all. The tree is believed to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old.
Angel Oak: Charleston, South Carolina
The Angel Oak Tree is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be in excess of 400-500 years old, 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.
Arbol del Tule, Mexico
American Elm: Central Park, New York
Boab Prison Tree, Australia
Wisteria Tree: Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan
In the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan sits an incredibly gorgeous wisteria tree that’s often referred to as the most beautiful in the whole world. The largest and oldest in Japan, the tree is the main attraction at the flower park as visitors flock to see it in full bloom. Dating back to approximately 1870, the 143-year-old tree has branches that are supported by beams, which creates a a stunning flower umbrella.
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