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MAJESTIC TREES IN THE WORLD

Although humanity is destroying the planet quicker than Mother Nature can recover, fortunately, there are still natural wonders in this world that have survived for thousands of years. A few of these ancient giants were destroyed by human hands. The rest of the surviving trees are protected to prevent their destruction. With continued conservation efforts, hopefully these trees will live for thousands of years more.

130+ Year Old Rhododendron “Tree” In Canada

Rhododendron is the largest genus in the family Ericaceae, with as many as 1,024 species. Rhododendrons range from creeping shrubs to medium-sized trees, with saucer like to bell-shaped flowers (white, pink, red, mauve, purple, yellow to orange). It is found mainly in Asia, although it is also widespread throughout lowland and montane forests in the Pacific Northwest, California, the North eastern United States, and especially in the highlands of the Appalachian Mountains of North America. 4 species are native to Canada. Rhododendron is often used in landscaping or for decoration of woodland gardens due to ornamental morphology of its leaves and flowers. The word 'rhododendron comes from two Ancient Greek words-rhodon, which means rose, and 'dendron," which means tree. Rhododendron is a symbol of temptation, caution and danger. The world's tallest Rhododendron is located at Mount Japfu near Kohima, Nagaland, India, and reaches 32 metres (108 ft) in height. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal as well as the state flower of West Virginia and Washington in United States Rhododendron was discovered by the 16th century Flemish botanist, Charles l'Ecluse.

144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan

144-year-old wisteria tree, looking up, the blooms of this tree look like colorful spears swiping across the sky! Venture to the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan, and you will fall in love with this stunning wisteria tree that’s often referred to as “the most beautiful in the world.” After around 15o years, the magical climbing bines keep blossoming every year from mid-April to mid-May, making the place look like a piece of heaven. Although wisterias can look like trees, they’re actually vines. Because its vines have the potential to get very heavy, this plant’s entire structure is held up on steel supports, allowing visitors to walk below its canopy and bask in the pink and purple light cast by its beautiful hanging blossoms. At 1,990 square meters (about half an acre), this huge wisteria is the largest of its kind in Japan.

Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand

Slope Point, New Zealand’s South Island region is with fierce and cold south westerly winds that blow up from Antarctica. The wind here is so intense, that the trees are twisted along the direction the wind blows. Slope Point is mainly used for sheep farming, no humans or other animals live on this part of the island. There are a few derelict shacks built under the protection of the windswept trees, but even those are abandoned. Slope Point can only be reached by a 20 minute hike from Waikawa and Haldane villages.

Antarctic Beech Draped In Hanging Moss In Oregon

Antarctic beech stand draped in hanging moss, simply phenomenal. This is a surreal dreamland of international and national significance for its biological and landscape values. The antarctic beech is native to Chile and Argentina, though this specimen is from the U.S.’ North Pacific region. 

Beautiful Japanese Maple In Portland, Oregon

The Portland Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles, and it’s most popular inhabitant is surely the stunning Japanese Maple. Portland, Oregon is famous for the rich colors it takes on every autumn when the foliage turns beautiful shades of red, orange, and gold. Red alders, hemlock trees, douglas fir and a wide variety of other species all contribute to Oregon’s natural beauty. They are deciduous trees that can grow anywhere from 33 to 148 feet in height. 

Blooming Cherry Trees in Bonn, Germany

Bonn is a wonderful little German city that has many delightful thing from Beethoven to gummy bears. But during spring time, the starring attraction in Bonn becomes something more magical than even 250 year old musicians and addictive bear-shaped cavities. Spring in Bonn means Cherry blossoms – pink, fluffy, cloud-like cherry blossoms, that cover in a vibrant pink that sends tourists and locals into photo spiral. No wonder it’s one of the best places to visit in Europe during Spring!

Dragonblood Trees, Yemen

Dragon blood tree, so called due to the red sap that the trees produce. The dragon blood tree has a unique and strange appearance, having the shape of an uprightly held umbrella". This evergreen species is named after its dark red resin, which is known as "dragon's blood". Its leaves are found only at the end of its youngest branches; its leaves are all shed every 3 or 4 years before new leaves simultaneously mature. Its fruits are small fleshy berries containing between 1 and 4 seeds. As they develop they turn from green to black, and then become orange when ripe. 

Angel Oak In John’s Island In South Carolina

Angel Oak is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old.[1] It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall . Angel Oak was the 210th tree to be registered with the Live Oak Society. Angel Oak was damaged severely during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 but has since recovered.

Baobab Trees In Madagascar

The baobab tree is a strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas on the African mainland, Madagascar and Australia. It can grow to enormous sizes, and carbon dating indicates that they may live to be 3,000 years old. They go by many names, including boab, boaboa, tabaldi, bottle tree, upside-down tree, monkey bread tree, and the dead-rat tree (from the appearance of the fruit). The baobab’s biggest enemies are drought, waterlogging, lightning, elephants and black fungus. Baobabs store large volumes of water in their trunks – which is why elephants, eland and other animals chew the bark during the dry seasons.

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