10 breathtaking trees that are like none you've ever seen before

We’ve all heard of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world. These include the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and Mount Everest. But to be quite honest with you, the world is so vast that I don’t think its fair to use numbers. There are wonders found in all forms of nature.

Take trees as an instance. I had no idea that the most unique and breathtaking creations of Mother Nature could be trees. People from all over the world travel to these various destinations in order to marvel at the sight of these wondrous sights.

Trust me, these trees are unlike any you’ve ever seen.

1. 125-year-old Rhododendron – Canada

This Rhododendron is one of the largest of its kind, and it’s found in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.

2. Japanese Maple – Oregon

Located in the Japanese Garden in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, this Japanese Maple is vibrant and gorgeous with its display of numerous colors.

3. Wisteria Tunnel – Japan

Located in Ashikaga Flower park as well, the Wisteria Tunnel features a extensive display of the varieties of Wisteria and provides an excellent escape to “Wonderland.”

4. Baobab Trees – Madagascar

Baobab trees can grow to be nearly 100 feet tall and almost 35 feet wide. Their large trunk stores 31,700 gallons of water for use during the dry droughts in Madagascar. Baobab Avenue near Morondava, Madagascar, is widely known as the home of the world’s grandest Baobab trees.

5. Rainbow Eucalyptus – Hawaii

Found in Hawaii, New Guinea, and other tropical islands in the Northern Hemisphere, the Rainbow Eucalyptus looks like a tree that has been hand painted by talented artists. The intense colors of the tree appear when the bark sheds its outer layers. It almost looks like a kaleidoscope of colors with its irregular patterns. The unique colors include green, maroon, blue, and orange.

6. Tree of Tule – Mexico

With the largest trunk of any tree, the Tree of Tule is slightly larger than the Giant Sequoia. It’s somewhere between 1200-3000 years old, and it’s located in Oaxaca, Mexico.

7. Dragon Blood – Yemen

The Dragon Blood tree has a distinctive shape with the leaves growing from the tips of its youngest branches. Native to Yemen and the Indian Ocean, it’s called the Dragon Blood because of its vibrant red sap. This sap is used as varnish for violins, all-purpose dyes, and medicinal benefits.

8. The Leaning Trees – New Zealand

Mother Nature blows on these trees at an angle to create the “lean.” Located between the South Pole and the equator, the dramatic shape of these trees give a visual representation of the tough weather conditions in the area.

9. Avenue of Oaks – South Carolina

Planted in the 1790s, the Avenue of Oaks is a 3/4 mile long trail that features stunning oak trees.

10. The President – California

Reported by National Geographic to be the 2nd largest Giant Sequoia in the world, the President is a staggering 241 feet tall with a diameter of 27 feet. This giant redwood is found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California.

Via: shareably.net