Thematic Trees

**Geodude** · 04-22-2021, 07:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jquill

This made me dig into my archives. Here is a Saguaro "Forest"!

Saguaro National Park

That's a nice park with trails that will get you well into the forest of cacti. Some years ago hikers were being assaulted by Africanized bees, and the park had to be closed. I'm assuming the bees have been eradicated, allowing hikers back in to the park.

This photo I scanned from the March 2021 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine (photo credit: Paul Gill). I read that saguaros don't start producing side limbs until after about 10 years. In this photo, frost damage has caused the limb joints to weaken causing the arms to droop.

Just some fun facts...

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OrchidJulie · 04-22-2021, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Martin Stu

blooms beautifully

Indeed, it does...one of the most spectacular flowering trees we have here in south Florida, although it is actually native in Brazil. Usually flowers in March. Unfortunately the flowers are delicate and short-lived -- a windy day will strip most of them, so you get a golden carpet instead of a golden canopy.

**Kevin B123** · 04-22-2021, 09:46 AM - **1 Like**

Local and gnarly.

**paulh** · 04-22-2021, 10:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

Local and gnarly.

That's a great idea for a thread

**WPRESTO** · 04-22-2021, 10:18 AM - **3 Likes**

One tree flowering, one not yet doing much.

**noelcmn** · 04-22-2021, 01:29 PM - **6 Likes**

**rod_grant** · 04-22-2021, 07:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Lipstick Maple (Acer <something>)

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**WPRESTO** · 04-23-2021, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Dramatic! That's an eye-stopping image. Well done.

Below - a tree - or part of one - that has been defeated by time and wind.

**Geodude** · 04-23-2021, 08:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Once a cedar, now a euonymus.

**noelcmn** · 04-23-2021, 01:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Dramatic! That's an eye-stopping image. Well done.

Thank you Sir!

Something similar

Bertrand3000 · 04-23-2021, 03:21 PM

Wow... That last one is stunning!

**WPRESTO** · 04-23-2021, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Wow... That last one is stunning!

+1 on that comment

**paulh** · 04-23-2021, 05:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Nice couple of images, @noelcmn

Trees in Spring -

**noelcmn** · 04-24-2021, 03:44 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you gentlemen! Appreciate your kind comments.

**WPRESTO** · 04-24-2021, 04:13 AM - **1 Like**

Crop from an image posted earlier. The ripples were just large enough to distort the reflection of a leafless tree into an interesting surreal pattern.

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04-22-2021, 07:09 AM - 2 Likes	#4711
Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,417	Originally posted by jquill This made me dig into my archives. Here is a Saguaro "Forest"! Saguaro National Park That's a nice park with trails that will get you well into the forest of cacti. Some years ago hikers were being assaulted by Africanized bees, and the park had to be closed. I'm assuming the bees have been eradicated, allowing hikers back in to the park. This photo I scanned from the March 2021 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine (photo credit: Paul Gill). I read that saguaros don't start producing side limbs until after about 10 years. In this photo, frost damage has caused the limb joints to weaken causing the arms to droop. Just some fun facts... Attached Images

04-22-2021, 09:15 AM - 1 Like	#4712
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by Martin Stu blooms beautifully Indeed, it does...one of the most spectacular flowering trees we have here in south Florida, although it is actually native in Brazil. Usually flowers in March. Unfortunately the flowers are delicate and short-lived -- a windy day will strip most of them, so you get a golden carpet instead of a golden canopy.

04-22-2021, 10:06 AM - 2 Likes	#4714
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by Kevin B123 Local and gnarly. That's a great idea for a thread

04-22-2021, 01:29 PM - 6 Likes	#4716
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228

04-23-2021, 01:58 PM - 4 Likes	#4720
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228	Originally posted by WPRESTO Dramatic! That's an eye-stopping image. Well done. Thank you Sir! Something similar

04-23-2021, 03:21 PM	#4721
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Wow... That last one is stunning!

04-23-2021, 03:44 PM	#4722
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Wow... That last one is stunning! +1 on that comment

04-23-2021, 05:52 PM - 2 Likes	#4723
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Nice couple of images, @noelcmn Trees in Spring -

04-24-2021, 03:44 AM - 1 Like	#4724
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228	Thank you gentlemen! Appreciate your kind comments.