Oh, how I love you, thy tree! Let me count the ways- you help clean the air we breathe, you provide shelter for all the little critters, and you add beauty to our urban Kansas City landscapes. So to celebrate spring, we've organized a list of American grown, gnarly, wild, and beautiful trees. .
Although not all of these trees are actually considered trees, due to their massive growth and magnificent beauty, we will give them a pass anyways! So step outside, take a deep breath of fresh air, find the closest tree, and give it a big hug.
If you know of any mesmerizing trees in Kansas City, you can submit photos at the bottom! We would love to feature your tree on our blog!
"I think I shall never see,
A poem lovely as a tree."
-Joyce Kilmer
Photo Source @ Google.com
#1 Japanese Maple, Portland Oregon
With fall comes the beautiful colors that set this Japanese maple on fire. This tree is located in the Portland Japanese Garden, a 5.5 acre haven located within Washington Park in the west hills of Portland, Oregon, USA.
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#2 Antarctic Beech, Oregon
The antarctic beech is native to Chile and Argentina, though this specimen is from the U.S.’ North Pacific region.
Photo Source @ by Lewis Powell IV, all rights reserved.
#3 Angel Oak, John's Island, South Carolina
This Angle Oak on John's Island is said to be around 400 years old. While its height is only 65 feet, live oaks are known for their impressive canopies rather than their stature.
Photo Source @ National Geographic
#4 The President, California
The President is the third largest Sequoia tree in the world and arguably the largest living organism on Earth with a life span of 1800-2700 years.
Photo Source @ Shutterstock 296811575
#5 Avenue of Oaks at Dixie Plantation, South Carolina
This stunning avenue of Oaks was planted in the Dixie Plantation in the 1790's.
Photo Source @ Central Park, New York
#6 American Elm, Central Park, New York
The grove of American elms on Central Park Mall, located just north of the intersection of the east and north drives, at about 66th Street, is likely one of the largest groves of its kind. They are noted for their regularly-spaced trunks, which resemble the columns in a cathedral, and for their twisting branches.
#7 Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Inyo National Forest, California
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is home to the oldest trees in the world, Bristlecone Pines. Some of these living trees exceed 4000 years of age and exhibit spectacular growth forms of twisted and beautifully colored wood.
Photo Source @ National Geographic
#8 Hyperion Tree, Somewhere in the California Redwood National Park
The tallest of the tall is 379 feet 4 inches, 10 feet taller than the Giant. It's now called "Hyperion." It's location in the Redwood National forest is a secret even to this day.
Photo Source @ RoadTrippers
#9 Tree with no name, Kalaloch WA
I will call it "Never Give Up" located along the Olympic peninsula, on a secluded beach in Kalalock WA. Along the beach you’ll come to this tree, which is still growing despite a very large gulch that developed underneath it.
Photo Source @ Pinterest
#10 Drive-Through Chandelie Tree, Coastal Redwood California
This is one of the three giant redwoods, right off US Highway 101, that you have the opportunity of steering your wheels through.
