Interesting/Unusual/Unique Trees

[Solarguy3500]

As the thread title suggests, post pictures or stories about some of the most interesting trees you've come across in your travels.

Can be anything that makes a tree unusual such as size, shape, etc. Can be live or dead, full tree or partial. Let's see what you've got.

(Mods, if this would be better suited to another forum such as the Inglenook, feel free to move it. I just thought it might be appropriate for the woodshed.)

I'll go first. This is a huge Willow that is growing in the lawn out behind a local gas station in town. Apart from the size, the gnarly bark is what makes this one unique.

 

[thewoodlands]

It definitely has a cool/different bark. 👍

 

[30WCF]

That thing looks like it would come alive and start walking, ripping its own roots from the ground for its first steps, in some movie.

 

[danrclem]

My first thought was the Haunted Forest in The Wizard Of Oz.

 

[30WCF]

Found this one while elk hunting last season.

 

[thewoodlands]

I'm wondering how this one is still standing.

 

[stoveliker]

I'm wondering how this one is still standing.

don't sneeze...

 

[Solarguy3500]

Here's an interesting one, not far from where I live.





Not sure who carved it or when, but it's been like that for at least the last 20 years or so.

 

[vatmark]

The Angel Oak in the Outer Banks NC.

 

[Prometeo]

my property a fairly large elm, the biggest one I've seen so far with my eyes

 

[danrclem]

Osage Orange at Fort Harrod, Ky.

Osage Orange Tree Harrodsburg KY - Hobbies on a Budget

Less than 15 minutes from my house is this most amazing Osage Tree in Harrodsburg, Ky. This tree is very much alive and definitely one of the most fun climbing trees in our area. Many people who have lived in this part of Kentucky have pictures of themselves and their family climbing this tree...

hobbiesonabudget.com

 

[Montanalocal]

National Register of Champion Trees

Search the register below to see the National Champion Trees by species or look to see which ones are in your state. You can even search National Champion Trees by size or total points. The Champion Trees in the National Register are the biggest of their species as reported to American Forests in the most current year.

https://www.americanforests.org/champion-trees/champion-trees-registry/

 

[mcdougy]

I have the same interesting Willow in the middle of our circle drive. It's about 70 years old with a 6'+ diameter for the first 16'+. My research says it is nearing its willow life cycle. Most people comment on the tree when they come over. The most common comment is "what the #*%& is wrong with that tree" ....after my reply they then say....."It must have some sort of V.D." ......LOL....the dog was upset with me that i took her picture at that moment.