This is a deciduous tree that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, however, is cultivated in other parts of the world because of its beautiful, fragrant flowers and interesting fruit. However, when drought hit the area, sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocked the river and many of the trees died around 600 to 700 years ago, leaving “skeletons” that have been blackened by the intense sun. The “Deadvlei Trees” are located in the Deadvlei clay pan, which was formed after rainfall. These trees hail from southern Africa and are hardy and slow-growing, with dark reddish-brown wood that is extremely strong and dense. However, the jacaranda is most renowned for its stunning and long-lasting violet-coloured flowers that unfurl during spring and early summer. It can grow up to twenty metres tall and has thin, grey-brown bark, which becomes scaly as it ages. Native to south-central South America, this is a sub-tropical tree that is also known as the Black Poui or Fern Tree. Spreading wide and deep into the surrounding forest, it’s a daunting landmark. This Ponthus Beech is located in Bretagne in France and is a wonderful example of how immense these trees can grow and how stunning they are as they age. Beech (Fagus)īeeches are deciduous trees that are native to temperate Asia, Europe and North America. They can grow to over 30 metres tall and have an amazing ability to store a large volume of water in their trunks (over 120,000 litres) to defy drought. ![]() The baobab comprises eight species of medium to large deciduous trees and is native to Australia, mainland Africa and Madagascar (which is where this example is from). One of the major draw cards of this forest is its soundscape when the wind passes through the tall, slender trunks, and the stunning visual display when the sun shines through the densely packed trees. Buddhist shrines and temples are often found near bamboo groves as they are a symbol of strength and good luck. This amazing example, known as the Sagano Bamboo Forest, is located on the outskirts of Kyoto in Japan, near the major temples. Bamboo (Poaceae)īamboos are a diverse group of evergreen perennial flowering plants. It is also tough and hardy and able to adapt to a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, as shown in this example, where it is growing straight up out of a lake! This one is barren and skeletal and supported by aerial prop roots. Native to the US, this is a deciduous conifer noted for the russet-red autumn colour of its lacy needles. So when they are able to flourish, they create natural fuel breaks. This is because of their higher water content and, unlike pine trees, they don’t have chemical compounds that make them more flammable. One of the most fascinating aspects of these trees is that they can stop fires from spreading. They typically reach a height of 15 to 30 metres and, in North America, are known as Quaking Aspens as their leaves tremble in the wind. And although they have gnarled trunks and are thorny, their branches lean towards the ground providing a great playtime opportunity for the local goats! Aspen Tree (Populus)Īspen trees are native to cold regions with cool summers in the northern hemisphere. They grow up to ten metres and can live to 200 years. Argan (Argania spinosa)Īrgan trees are a genus of flowering plants that are endemic to the southern regions of Morocco and the region of Tindouf in southwestern Algeria. ![]() In Australia, they are an important Gondwana relict that is found in many high altitude areas. Thanks to their climate preference, they are perpetually draped in greenery that gives them their rugged and aged appearance. ![]() Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus moorei)Ī staple of fire-free areas in southern South America and Australasia, only locations that are profoundly damp at all times can grow these gorgeous creations. They have a high, spreading, umbrella-like canopy and every year, they switch from lush green to a dazzling array of yellows and reds. It is a deciduous hermaphroditic tree - which means the reproductive organs can be found on separate female and male trees, or one tree can have both parts. ![]() With its seasonal splendour, the American Elm is largely what has made New York’s Central Park so famous. Here are some of the most beautiful trees in the world. Many trees also have extraordinary qualities that draw people to connect with them, such as their longevity, beauty and even mythical legends, and they have sparked inspiration for art, stories and poetry for centuries. From the famous cherry blossoms of Japan and giant sequoias of California to the butterfly-covered trunks in Mexico’s cloud forests, they are one of the most breathtaking natural wonders found across our globe. Trees are some of the oldest living organisms in the world and come in every shape, size and colour imaginable.
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