Thank you, Allison. It was certainly an unusual bark and probably very variable from tree to tree. LikeLike
It is a wonderful place. Always lots to see whatever time of year. I envy people who live near enough to justify buying a season ticket/ membership card. It is not possible to see everything in one visit. LikeLike
Thank you, Clare. It is a Chinese species so I guess that it would not be that widespread outside of special gardens. LikeLiked by 1 person
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That is wonderful. I’ll have to track an example down
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Fantastic looking tree Jessica. Seems like days could be spent checking out Kew Gardens.
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Thank you, Allison. It was certainly an unusual bark and probably very variable from tree to tree.
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It is a wonderful place. Always lots to see whatever time of year. I envy people who live near enough to justify buying a season ticket/ membership card. It is not possible to see everything in one visit.
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Love this!Never knew there was such a tree…
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Thank you, Clare. It is a Chinese species so I guess that it would not be that widespread outside of special gardens.
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