There are more than 60,000 species of trees in the world. They range from diminutive to absolutely colossal. Their unique forms and shapes are incredibly varied, and they inspire us, and our love for the planet. Here are a collection of remarkable trees, from marvelous to strange, throughout the world.
Dragonblood Trees, Yemen
“The Dragonblood tree earned its fearsome name due to its crimson red sap, which is used as a dye and was used as a violin varnish, an alchemical ingredient, and a folk remedy for various ailments.” (Image credits: Csilla Zelko)
144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan
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“At 1,990 square meters (about half an acre), this huge wisteria is the largest of its kind in Japan. Read more about it here.” (Image credits: y-fu)
Magical Baobab tree at twilight
Baobab trees are native to Africa and Australia, and have some of the most distinctive forms anywhere. This remarkable tree is thousands of years old, in Tanzania. Photograph by Christopher Wilson.
Enormous Cypress tree in Mexico
Montezuma Cypress, Santa María Del Tule, Mexico. A giant cypress 119 feet in circumference, this huge tree has a huge following in Mexico, an entire highway was re-routed to protect it.
Rainbow Eucalyptus In Kauai, Hawaii
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Massive Rhododendron in the Pacific Northwest
“This huge 125-year-old Rhododendron is technically not a tree – most are considered to be shrubs. You can find out more about it here.” (Image credits: reddit)
Massive Coastal Redwoods in Northern California
The tallest trees on planet Earth. They have entire ecosystems high up in their canopies. These massive trees are so large and tall that their branches host mats of soil that can support birds, insects, salamanders, and mammals. There are even other trees growing out of upper branches of the redwoods, some as large as 40 feet tall themselves.
Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand
“These trees on Slope Point, the southern tip of New Zealand, grow at an angle because they’re constantly buffeted by extreme antarctic winds. Find out more here.” (Image credits: Seabird Nz)
Beautiful Japanese Maple In Portland, Oregon
Portland’s Japanese Garden is considered the best in the world outside of Japan, and has a striking collection of Japanese Maples, which are remarkable in the fall.
The President, Third-Largest Giant Sequoia Tree In The World, California
“President, located in Sequoia National Park in California, stands 241 ft (73m) tall and has a ground circumference of 93 ft (28m). It is the third largest giant sequoia in the world (second if you count its branches in addition to its trunk).” (Image credits: Michael Nichols)
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As a logger I worked among the giant Doug firs and hemlocks in Oregon. We owe our life on Earth to all these trees. I nurture baby trees to gorgeous specimens in pots for yard displays and decks. My prize baby is a pair of maples whose roots intertwined – one has yellow leaves, the other has red leaves in autumn. I would not sell it for any amount. I keep it at a height of 5 feet. If you are seeking a new hobby – replant baby trees you find in your yard. Trees are our life line to reduce Global Warming – they filter the various greenhouse gases – like carbon dioxide.
This sounds amazing. We will look into Banyan trees and hopefully create a future posts. Cheers.
Among some of the most wonderful trees, Banyan trees are remarkable as they spread in acres and sometimes it is difficult to know which is the original stem!!
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Absolutely beautiful and amazing!
Amazing! Thank you for this info. 60,000 different types of trees, wow!
Beautiful gifts of nature! Thank you for sharing this.
Wonderful…Wow….Breathlessly Beautiful!
We’d love to see it!
What about the Tree of Life in Bahrain? 400 years old in the middle of a desert with no known water source! Beautiful amidst barren surroundings and oil wells.
The stability and beauty of these trees remind me of the Creator!
Amazing! We will check it out and maybe post about it. Cheers!
Angel Oak on John’s Island, SC – estimated at 300-400 years old and thought to be the largest Live Oak east of the Mississippi. Worth a visit if you’re in the Charleston area!
These trees give me a sense of hope for the future of our environment and simultaneously remind me of how tenuous nature is right now.
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Thank you. Trees are my greatest love (next to my family, of course.). The lovely photos of trees you gave are a blessing. They fill my heart with joy and hope. A gift from God. Thank you.
Our natural world is still a stunningly beautiful and awesome spec in an endless universe.
There is a lot more than size in these wonders. They are humbling in beauty and presence without saying a word.
Those are magnificent!