Trees from a distance

[ward]

A. saccharum. Yes, I believe so. I've got a message to the artist and will confirm that this was the basis for it.

Called "The Tree of Life" by Clark Wiegman

 

[pigwot]

Here is one in the ruins of the Wari civilization at Piqllacta, from our recent trip to Peru, though they can be found in the southern and western part of the States:

 

[tomthetreeman]

Mesquite?

 

[pigwot]

No sir...

 

[TreeLogic]

Salix matsudana?

 

[pigwot]

no,but good guesses...

Clue:

Category:
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

 

[Treezybreez]

Schinus molle?

 

[pigwot]

Yep, TreeBreez has it!

 

[pigwot]

Here is an aside: a mystery tree along the Avenida de Sol in Cusco, Peru. They were all pollarded at about 6 to 7 feet tall and look closest to a Flannel bush (Fremontodendron californicum), but if they are bushes the trunks must be about 100 years old, as you can see in the shadow how thick it is next to my skinny arm and camera...

 

[Treezybreez]

Sounds like you had a great trip. I love Peru and spent 11 years there. That plant does look familiar.

OK, here is a pretty tree.

 

[tomthetreeman]

Acer X freemanii?

 

[pigwot]

Upon seeing the pic I said 'Autumn Blaze' - I agree with Tom...

 

[Treezybreez]

I think you have it Tom. Your turn to post.

 

[tomthetreeman]

ok, here's a tough one. It's in bloom now here in RI.

 

[pigwot]

Maclura pomifera

 

[TreeLogic]

Crataegus phaenopyrum

 

[tomthetreeman]

Neither of those... Good guesses, though.

 

[Adkpk]

Cornus kousa, maybe it's blooming a little late, eh.

 

[TreeLogic]

Carpinus caroliniana?

 

[pigwot]

late blooming?...
...maybe Oxydendrum arbareum