Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Giant Sequoia / Sierra Redwood Bonsai Tree in training pot.
Posted on 12/21/2009 10:28:50 AM PST by JoeProBono
A 6ft garden Christmas tree planted by a couple 30 years ago now towers over their home after growing to 50ft tall.
Avril Rowlands, 64, and her husband Christopher, 65, bought the pine tree from a garden centre for £6 in 1979 and expected it to grow to around 10ft.
To celebrate planting it in their front garden, the couple took a photograph of it with their new home and garage in the background.
But after 30 years of care and attention the tree stands 50ft tall and it is still growing.
The tree is now the focal point of their village – Inkberrow, Worcs – and even attracts visitors from across the world.
Mrs Rowlands, a television writer, said: "The tree's impact on our lives has been incredible......
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too.
Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Giant Sequoia / Sierra Redwood Bonsai Tree in training pot.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Oh come on. It was a nice story. Can’t we have nice stories even if they are not MONUMENTAL???? So what? With all the hate and anger in the world I think we need more pleasant stories to share with each other. Besides...to plant that little tree and see it grow into what is is today well...it’s nice. Just enjoy it. It IS a beautiful tree don’t you think?
Oops... wrong holiday.
Thanks for the great PIX Joe.
Wow, wow, wow. Thank you. Happy New Year.
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