We were out hiking one day and ran into this unique tree. Never seen anything like it before.
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Eagle River, Alaska
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:35pm)
@Aaron - Congrats! You got it! Way to go!!! :)
Eagle River, Alaska
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:34pm)
@John - Great Job! Thanks for finding out what kind of tree it is. Of course I want one!!! I'm gonna see if any of the nurseries up here carry them. It's a beautiful tree! Thanks! Again! John!!!
Wendy Riggs said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:03pm)
Oops! Yep, sorry 'bout that!! You're right, John! Before I reloaded the comments, I asked my dad (teaches Horticulture). He said, "Looks like a redbud to me!" I said I didn't think they bloomed on their trunks & he said yep, sometimes they do. Guess next time I'll do my homework before spouting off! :)
@Lara Yeah, very nice part. I see that the Saluda is one of the most endangered rivers in America. I hope that the measures they are taking will save it. Great Shot!. I am going to figure out the tree
Wendy Riggs said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 05:42pm)
I don't know what kind of tree this lovely plant is, but I can tell you that it ISN'T a Redbud. They bloom on their branches but not the trunks.
Aaron Tester said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 04:14pm)
Its not an apple or cherry tree, they aren't cauliflorous (blooming on their trunks). it is a trait usually exhibited by certain tropical trees (such as papaya and jackfruit and everyone's favourite...chocolate). The only one I am aware of in the US is the American Red Bud, but this doesn't look quite right to me. Anyone else have suggestions?
Lara Morris said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:09pm)
@John - the part that I saw this tree at was closer to the zoo, if you know where that is at?
Lara Morris said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:07pm)
@Michelle- I love Fern Gully, one of my favorite movies growing up.
Lara Morris said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:06pm)
Hello Everyone! Thanks for the interest in my photo. I hate to say though, that I'm not sure of the kind of tree it is. I've never seen one like it before. I was amazed that it was the only one around like it. It had a really skinny trunk and very tall. The flowers started about mid-tree and went all the way out to the branches. I wish I could have loaded the full view of the photo....I think it looks better when you can see the whole thing, but oh well. I'm glad you all like it. :)
Eagle River, Alaska
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 01:51pm)
Thanks! John and John! It is an interesting looking tree. I like it.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
John Keiser said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 12:32pm)
@Judy - this is either a cherry or apple tree - they are so prolific that they shoot sucker roots all over and their spring blossoms are so abundant, it's breathtaking - maybe Lara Morris will come forth and spill da beanz
Hendersonville, North Carolina
John Clark said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 12:16pm)
I am not an expert, but this might be Rhododendron? I know it looks a lot like the ones we have here, and they can get pretty big.
Omaha, Nebraska
Dawn Granholm King said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 10:58am)
The color of the "flowers" and the hint of green leaves. Yes, I think I am ready for spring now. Such a pretty picture.
For some reason this picture makes me think of the movie Fern Gully. Maybe it's the way the flowers look like steps up the trees.
Sioux City, Iowa
Thomas Johnston said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:39am)
@Beth your right. It seems Mother Nature has a purpose for everything. Poison ivy is the same way. It is a nuisance to us and yet a great food for wildlife. who are immune to it's poisonous properties.
Morning everyone!
Tucson, Arizona
Beth Haas said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:54am)
Good morning John and July and everybody.
Tucson, Arizona
Beth Haas said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:53am)
Wow. If stuff starts growing on our tree limbs, etc here it's a parasite - usually Mistletoe. This stuff is really pretty. Course, the birds that eat the mistletoe berries are probably fond of the color. I guess it's all in your sense of perspective.
Eagle River, Alaska
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:39am)
What are theflower like things growing on the tree?
Good Morning! Charlie!!!
Good Morning! Startliker's!!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
John Keiser said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 05:56am)
more spring teasers!!
Hendersonville, North Carolina
John Clark said:
(Mar 2, 2010 @ 03:39am)
Not sure what part this shot is from, but I have spent some time on the Saluda and it is a nice river.
The Saluda River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 200 mi (320 km) long, in northern and western South Carolina in the United States
The Saluda River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 200 mi (320 km) long, in northern and western South Carolina in the United States
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Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:35pm)
@Aaron - Congrats! You got it! Way to go!!! :)
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:34pm)
@John - Great Job! Thanks for finding out what kind of tree it is. Of course I want one!!! I'm gonna see if any of the nurseries up here carry them. It's a beautiful tree! Thanks! Again! John!!!
Wendy Riggs said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:03pm)
Oops! Yep, sorry 'bout that!! You're right, John! Before I reloaded the comments, I asked my dad (teaches Horticulture). He said, "Looks like a redbud to me!" I said I didn't think they bloomed on their trunks & he said yep, sometimes they do. Guess next time I'll do my homework before spouting off! :)
Lara Morris said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:18pm)
@John- that looks like the tree to me. Thanks!
John Clark said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 06:01pm)
http://www.landscape-america.com/landscapes/trees/eastern_redbud.html
Going to have to say North American/Eastern Redbud. Look at the photo on the bottom right of the link and see if anyone else agrees.
John Clark said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 05:45pm)
@Lara Yeah, very nice part. I see that the Saluda is one of the most endangered rivers in America. I hope that the measures they are taking will save it. Great Shot!. I am going to figure out the tree
Wendy Riggs said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 05:42pm)
I don't know what kind of tree this lovely plant is, but I can tell you that it ISN'T a Redbud. They bloom on their branches but not the trunks.
Aaron Tester said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 04:14pm)
Its not an apple or cherry tree, they aren't cauliflorous (blooming on their trunks). it is a trait usually exhibited by certain tropical trees (such as papaya and jackfruit and everyone's favourite...chocolate). The only one I am aware of in the US is the American Red Bud, but this doesn't look quite right to me. Anyone else have suggestions?
Lara Morris said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:09pm)
@John - the part that I saw this tree at was closer to the zoo, if you know where that is at?
Lara Morris said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:07pm)
@Michelle- I love Fern Gully, one of my favorite movies growing up.
Lara Morris said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 02:06pm)
Hello Everyone! Thanks for the interest in my photo. I hate to say though, that I'm not sure of the kind of tree it is. I've never seen one like it before. I was amazed that it was the only one around like it. It had a really skinny trunk and very tall. The flowers started about mid-tree and went all the way out to the branches. I wish I could have loaded the full view of the photo....I think it looks better when you can see the whole thing, but oh well. I'm glad you all like it. :)
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 01:51pm)
Thanks! John and John! It is an interesting looking tree. I like it.
John Keiser said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 12:32pm)
@Judy - this is either a cherry or apple tree - they are so prolific that they shoot sucker roots all over and their spring blossoms are so abundant, it's breathtaking - maybe Lara Morris will come forth and spill da beanz
John Clark said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 12:16pm)
I am not an expert, but this might be Rhododendron? I know it looks a lot like the ones we have here, and they can get pretty big.
Dawn Granholm King said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 10:58am)
The color of the "flowers" and the hint of green leaves. Yes, I think I am ready for spring now. Such a pretty picture.
Michelle Fitts Cramer said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:59am)
For some reason this picture makes me think of the movie Fern Gully. Maybe it's the way the flowers look like steps up the trees.
Thomas Johnston said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 09:39am)
@Beth your right. It seems Mother Nature has a purpose for everything. Poison ivy is the same way. It is a nuisance to us and yet a great food for wildlife. who are immune to it's poisonous properties.
Morning everyone!
Beth Haas said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:54am)
Good morning John and July and everybody.
Beth Haas said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:53am)
Wow. If stuff starts growing on our tree limbs, etc here it's a parasite - usually Mistletoe. This stuff is really pretty. Course, the birds that eat the mistletoe berries are probably fond of the color. I guess it's all in your sense of perspective.
Judy Rusk जुडी रस्क said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 08:39am)
What are theflower like things growing on the tree?
Good Morning! Charlie!!!
Good Morning! Startliker's!!
John Keiser said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 05:56am)
more spring teasers!!
John Clark said: (Mar 2, 2010 @ 03:39am)
Not sure what part this shot is from, but I have spent some time on the Saluda and it is a nice river.