Trees from a distance

[robinia]

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Leaves look way too big for that species... Is it because it's been maimed? Or maybe the pic is just deceiving hahaha.

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Probably both.

Here are some larger pics:
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/rshawluk/IMG_0888.jpg
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/rshawluk/IMG_0889.jpg

Wish I could cultivate and copyright this one, and retire early!

 

[willbranch]

I couldn't find a good picture today so I pass on my turn if someone could get one up faster.

 

[robinia]

... looking for a tree here ...

 

[trees4ever]

Okay, I have some time today so here's one for ya all ~


-Diane

 

[boreality]

A larix laricina after a broken top?

 

[trees4ever]

Haha - I like that guess, Boreality, but you've got to move down into the warmer temps for this one.
BTW this is the baby, the light-colored trees in the background are the adults.

-Diane

 

[theXman]

Wow, Diane is back, beware Tom, your reign is over now buddy.

 

[theXman]

Cedrus libani?

or the more common Cedrus deodara, since I don't get on here much anymore, I'm giving two, but closely related anyway.

 

[trees4ever]

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Wow, Diane is back

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Nay, I'm just stopping in.
I saw a lull in TFAD and thought I'd contribute to keep the flame alive

-Diane

 

[trees4ever]

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Cedrus libani?

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but closely related anyway.

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Nice guess. Its looks are very deceiving, though.
I had to walk up to it to really check it out.

Hint: It's not in the Pine family but in the Cypress.

-Diane

 

[theXman]

OH, deceiving huh? I guess the shape is decieving then...

hmmm, maybe the same tree I just planted in my yard last month....

Cupressus glabra 'Blue Ice'

 

[Waldo]

i'll go with the blue ice juniper.

 

[tomthetreeman]

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Wow, Diane is back, beware Tom, your reign is over now buddy.

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I know. I'm so done. I'll make a comeback, you'll see!

 

[robinia]

Callitris?

 

[trees4ever]

Good guesses all around, guys!

But...nada, nada, nada.

Waldo is in the right genus, but what's the species?
That's what's important about this one because this particular species adjusts its shape and form to its environment. That's what makes its ID difficult.


Hints:
1) It has 170 cultivars - so I'm not even going there with this one.

2) It's the one that keeps its juvenile foliage.
3) I discovered that a sub-species of this can
be found up in Boreality's neighborhood after all (sub-Arctic regions)!

And:
4) Think of gin and flavoring used for cooking wild game.

-Diane

 

[tomthetreeman]

Sage and Juniper. Is is a variety of communis?

 

[trees4ever]

You're still king of TFAD, Tom!

Juniperus communis it is.

Attached is the close-up.

-Diane

 

[tomthetreeman]

Take that, Xman!

I'll have something by later today.

-Tom

 

[theXman]

oh jeeze

next time Diane is going to send me a PM of the answer so I can beat you and I'll do the same for her.

 

[trees4ever]

Hahaha....the 'throne' is always being sought after....

Unfortunately, Xman, your plan, logistically, won't work too well because of the time zones.
I'm always 3 hours behind you guys which is challenging in itself, as is not being on the computer every day.

But thanks for being so inclusive.

This shows true team spirit!

-Diane