12 Most Amazing Trees In The World!
From trees with unique births, to ones that are all the colors of the rainbow! Be sure to join us as we show you some of the most amazing trees in the world!
12. The Double Tree of Casorzo
Let's start off with a tree that is technically impossible, yet that doesn't stop it from growing. In Italy, in the place of Piemonte, there is a tree that is much more than what it seems. Because at first glance, you would believe that it is one rather exotically shaped tree. But that's not what's going on here, because if you got closer, you'd notice that the bark and branches aren't from the same species. For this tree is both a Cherry Tree and a Mulberry Tree. Yep, it's a tree that is literally two-in-ine.
11. General Sherman
General Sherman is a high-ranking officer in the...oh wait, wrong General Sherman. One sec! Oh, right trees. Well, the TREE known as General Sherman can be found in Sequoia National Park, California. And in that same park in the United States you'll find out that this particular tree is a bit of a landmark.
Not because it was planted by someone famous, or that it was part of some great moment of history, but rather, it is history. Because in the world today, General Sherman is the biggest tree out there in terms of volume.
10. 1400 Year Old Ginkgo Tree
Sometimes, it's not just the trees themselves that are amazing, but some of the things that they do that can be truly spectacular. Such as if you were to go to China to the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple in the Zhongnan Mountains, you'd see a 1400 year old Ginkgo Tree that does quite a neat trick with its leaves.
Mainly, this beautiful tree has scores of yellow leaves on its branches.
9. Rhododendron Tree
Here's another tree that leaves an ocean of leaves in its wake, but it's also one that is a bit controversial in its own right. Because while the Rhododendron Tree is called a tree...most people don't call it that. Mainly because when it comes to the size requirements, it's not a tree, it's more akin to a shrub.
But then, someone on Reddit one day posted a pick of a MASSIVE Rhododendron Tree in British Colombia in Canada, and it basically but the debate to rest on whether it was a tree or not. I mean, look at this thing!
8. Avenue of the Baobabs
One of the beautiful things about trees is that they can come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but just as important, they can adapt to survive in their environments. Such is the case you'll see in the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar.
7. Japanese Maple
Just on looks alone, the Japanese Maple tree is pretty amazing. The winding branches, the colors of its leaves, it's all really good stuff. But, in the Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon, you'll find arguably the most famous Japanese Maple of all time. Mainly because this tree is so beautiful, and so famous, that it has been featured on National Geographic!
6. Dragon Tree
Alright, you know you're epic when your name is literally dragon tree. Or in this case, it's the Socotra Dragon Tree. Which is located in Socotra, Yemen.
This is true is unique and amazing for a whole host of reasons. Let's start with the obvious, it's canopy.
5. Methuselah
If you know your religion history, you'll know that the person known as Methuselah was a person who lived over 1000 years. Making him one of the oldest people to ever exist. This term is used to show the age of many various objects, including trees. One of which is a bristlecone pine that can be found in Inyo county, in California. This tree is actually many times older than Methuselah was back in the day. As this tree is reportedly over 5000 years old.
4. Wind Swept Trees
One look at these trees and you might think that you're looking a fake picture, or something from a movie. But this is indeed a set of trees that grow and exist naturally. And they are this shape because of the very natural and devastating winds that happen in the area.
Specifically, you'll find these wind swept trees on Slope Point, the southern tip of New Zealand.
3. The Dark Hedges
In Northern Ireland, in the 18th century, a family planted a set of trees in an area and let them grow. Fast forward to now and you have The Dark Hedges, a road that is underneath a set of trees that appears to wrap around each other in a natural yet very odd way.
Due to this odd formation, many people come to this part of Northern Ireland to see it for themselves. 2. Angel Oak Tree
Usually, trees have a sense of direction when it comes to their branches and leaves. Mainly, they tend to go upward and then grow either up or down. But in the case of the Angel Oak tree that is located in Charleston, South Carolina, you'll notice really quick that this tree doesn't follow those conventions.
1. Wisteria
I won't lie, when I first saw pictures for this one, I couldn't help but say, WOW! Because in Japan right now is a Wisteria Tree that is over 144-years-old. And it's one of such beauty that you will be stunned by it.