Ruby Tuesday-Festive Trees

Tis the season....Festive Trees are popping up everywhere. I thought I would share some current 2010 trees.

At the Mall.....
Tree made of Poinsettias

Around My home...

Reindeer Room tree

Victorian Room Tree ...
This year we made this tree a double view one..
View from the Living room...

View from the Hall entrance.

Family room Tree...
the Memory Tree

Our Winter Land Room Tree (in the Solarium) ...
The Gnome Tree...
The balls on the tree are of German Gnomes

German winter characters
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A Tree at Montezuma

While Visiting Arizona, we stopped at Montezuma National Park. There I saw the strangest tree. Close up it looked like a type used for the Camouflage Uniform our military uses. I did not know what type of tree it was. I knew that the area had some big trees (Giant Redwoods), however I had never seen these. Do some of you remember the song "Zacchaeus ".. the Lord God(Jesus Christ) was teaching in Jericho according the the scriptures, Luke 19:1-6...Zacchaeus,as the song goes, wanted to see the Lord so he climb up the sycamore tree. These are Sycamore Trees. I will say if the trees then was as large as I saw, one can really see far!


Take a look at how large these trees are .In this photo there are People standing near by. You can enlarge these photos to see the massiveness of the Sycamores.



Now look at the knots on the Sycamore Tree, They are so smooth. One can only wonder was it a branch that didn't happen? Enlarge it and take a closer view.

Now look at the wrinkles in the tree. It amazed me they looks as if one can brush them out. I believe these are for the growth of the tree. Or are they Wrinkles of Age? This one you need to enlarge it is so amazing! Then go back to the previous photo and look closely at the wrinkles.


Now here are some fact about the Arizona Sycamore Tree. What do you think? Ever seen anything like these?

Alhoa Friday- Favorite Tree

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I have posted through the months some of my favorite Trees. On vacation I have seen a lot of different trees. Some brought back memories of long ago. So today's Question to you is:

What is your favorite Tree of all times, that is which tree catches your eyes the most?

My answer is the Blue Spruce. I remember it as I child, I just love the looks. We have one down the street from us and in the winter it truly glistens.

Japanese Crimson Queen Maple Tree

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This is a Japanese Crimson Queen (Red) Maple Tree. It is only this red Color in the spring and early summer. Do not know how long ago it was planted but, this tree is the largest in my neighborhood. It is also the only one that is so low to the ground. Everyone who visits wants to take it with them! I used it as my Banner because it is the first thing you see when visiting my Yard and Garden.

Foliage of Japanese Crimson Queen Maple Trees

“Crimson Queen” Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen') can be grown in zones 5-8, reaching a height of 8’-10’ and spread of 10’-12’. This dwarf will grace any lawn with its pleasing weeping habit and dissected leaf type.The foliage is dark red spring and early summer, in the Mid summer the leaves get bright green then mature to a crimson more golden color for fall foliage. Texture of the foliage is silky whisper light, almost of a lace look. The Leaves Fall off in late fall and in winter its limbs are bare. I do have to prune it during the growing months.