Weird Trees Part - 6

1. Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis)

1. Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis)

Location:  Australia

Characteristics: – Discovered in 1994, considered a living fossil. – Distinctive, bubbly bark and fern-like foliage. – Critically endangered with very few known specimens in the wild.

2. Ghost Tree (Mohavea confertiflora)

Location:  Southwestern United States.

Characteristics: – Pale, almost translucent bark that appears ghostly in the moonlight. – Grows in arid desert conditions. – Often found in Joshua Tree National Park.

3. Sand-Shedding Pine (Pinus pinea)

Location:  Mediterranean Basin.

Characteristics: – Known for its umbrella-shaped canopy. – Grows in sandy soils and helps prevent soil erosion. – Produces edible pine nuts, widely used in culinary dishes.

4. Angel Oak  (Quercus virginiana)

Location:  South Carolina, USA.

Characteristics: – Over 400 years old with a sprawling canopy. – Massive limbs that extend outward and dip to the ground. – A local landmark and tourist attraction due to its grandeur and age.