A weeping cherry tree blooms on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan. These trees typically bloom in late March and early April. “It is like an old Japanese painting, and you should not miss [it],” says photographer Yukio Miki.
Month: June 2016
Hollong
“Hollong is a popular tree in India’s north-eastern states. It can reach a height of 150 feet and is one of the tallest trees in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, India. Its flowers can be found during June to July and the fruits from January to March. The oleoresin from the bark is said to have […]
HemLoft
“The HemLoft is a self-funded tree house built in Whistler, Canada by amateur builder Joel Allen. This intricate cocoon sits at the trunk of a mighty hemlock. It hangs on a precipitous slope with a towering stand of hemlocks and is a five minute walk from the nearest road. He made it from $10,000 worth […]
Hallerbos
“Hallerbos – ‘The Blue Forest’ is located in Belgium and is famous for its bluebell flowers which cover the forest floor for a few weeks each spring. The forest is a crowd favourite thanks to the beautiful purple carpet of bluebells which bloom around mid-April and to the giant Sequoia trees that make a visit […]
A blind man and his armless friend spent 10 years planting 10,000 trees!
In China, Haixia and Wenqi have spent over 10 years planting trees in Yeli Village in northeastern China. A blind man named Jia Haixia and his friend, a double amputee with no arms named Jia Wenqi have been planting trees to revive the once-barren environment around Yeli Village. Haixia was born blind in one eye […]
Gum Karaya
“Gum Karaya is a deciduous tree native to India. It can grow to around 50 feet in height and is commonly found at altitudes between 1,300 and 2,600 feet. A natural gum is exuded by the tree when the bark is damaged. This gum swells when it absorbs water, is one of the least soluble […]
Gulmohar
“Gulmohar is a vibrant and some call it the most colourful tree in the world. It is a deciduous tree native to Madagascar and can grow to over 40 feet in height. During Holi celebrations, people smear each other with coloured powders to celebrate the arrival of spring. The leaves of this tree can be […]
Gray Langurs
“Gray langurs are leaf-eating and tree dwelling monkeys! They spend half their time on the ground and the other half in the trees. They rest in trees and prefer the highest branches. They are large creatures and their tails are longer than their bodies. Also known as Hanuman langurs, they are named after the Hindu […]
Goldsteig trail
“The Goldsteig trail is located east of Munich in Germany. The Bavarian National Forest has Germany’s longest quality-certified route. The red soil and green trees make this trail a colorful wonder. The trail offers approximately 660 kilometers of hiking terrain with attractive scenery, cultural sightseeing and a hiking guidance system along the way. Along the […]
Golden Trumpet
“Golden Trumpet tree is native to and the national tree of Venezuela. In its native habitat, it can reach a height of 80 feet. The crown opens and spreads wide making it a beautiful shade tree. Its bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers are around 2 inches long and arranged in clusters. They blossom in the […]