There are hundreds of species of trees growing all over the world, all of different sizes, unusual shapes and have their own unique properties. Trees are an integral part of our natural landscape and provide food, shelter, warmth and protection to all living things on earth. Only some of the most common trees growing in different geographical regions are the strangest trees that exist in the world. Here is a list of some of the unusual and strange trees that we have posted below:
1. Circus of Trees
In California, USA, a farmer found a hobby of "torturing" trees. Using various grafting and crossbreeding, he gave trees various shapes: arches, knots, stairs, zigzags, hearts, bird cages, etc. He carefully kept the secret of such miracles from public interest, and soon created his own garden, which was called a tree circus, because it contained seemingly ordinary trees, but all of them were bizarre in shape. This attracted the interest of tourists in 1947. The hobby is undoubtedly interesting, but some projects remained unfinished, because it takes decades for plants to grow.
2. Cashew in Brazil
This is one of the largest cashew trees in the world, about 177 years old, and covers more than 2 hectares of land. The cashew tree in Pirangi near Natal, Brazil, was planted by a fisherman in 1888. However, at that time, he probably did not know that the tree could grow so big and take up almost all the space. The branches touch the ground and can take root. The tree yields about 8,000 fruits each year.
3. Tree of Life in Bahrain
The Tree of Life is one of the most unusual trees in the world, which survived for about 400 years, without water in the desert. It seems a mystery, as in a desert land where nothing can exist, it seems impossible, but it preserves life. This tree attracts many tourists every year, and locals believe that this is where the Garden of Eden was located.
4. El Arbol de la Sabina, Spain
Most trees grow their branches in sync with their roots. But this is not the case with this specimen. This tree is unique in that it grows in the direction of the wind and therefore changes its shape many times throughout the year.
5. Baobab, Madagascar
The baobab is known even to the teapot. It is one of the magnificent trees found in Madagascar. There are about 9 species worldwide and 6 of them are believed to be native to Madagascar, while two are native to mainland Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The other is native to Australia. In Madagascar, you can find baobabs that come in various shapes and sizes and they are known to live for about 1000 years. Baobabs can grow to a height of 4 to 30 meters, and their trunk diameter can vary from 7 to 11 meters. The most striking feature of this unique tree is that they stand leafless throughout the year, but have the potential to store gallons of water inside their trunks.
6. General Sherman, USA
General Sherman is considered one of the largest trees, the height from the ground is 275 meters. It is located in the Sequoia National Park in California, USA. It is not the tallest or the thickest tree on earth, and its age is estimated at 2,300-2,700 years. The Crannell Giant, which is a sequoia known, is 15-20% larger than General Sherman in volume. The base of the trunk of this tree is about 31 meters in circumference.
7. Tetrameles nudiflora, Cambodia
These trees, which are located in Ream Province, Cambodia, have some amazing features. The place where these trees grow is the untouched Ta Prohm Temple, surrounded by nature for hundreds of years and now known as the Angkor Archaeological Park. The trunks with branches reach up to the sky and form a canopy, and their countless roots spread along the ground. Year after year, these roots have encircled all the structures, and penetrated even deeper between the stones. Now it is dangerous to cut these trees, as they hold the structure of the temple. This attraction is almost the main tourist income, and without trees, the structures will fall apart. Therefore, from time to time, the temple is reconstructed to prevent rubble, and the trees have remained forever faithful guardians.
8. Tule Tree, Mexico
This is one of the most popular trees in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico and is located in the center of Santa Maria de Tule. One of the most unique and characteristic features of this tree is its trunk, which is known to be one of the thickest in the world. However, the age of this tree is unknown and is estimated to be between 1,200 and 3,000 years old. The coniferous tree has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9. Dragon Tree
In the Canary Islands, the Dragon Tree is known for its strange umbrellas, and because of its appearance, it has become a living symbol of the Canary Islands. The people who lived on this island in ancient times considered this tree to be divine. It was believed to be native to Madeira, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. However, they can be found in some regions of Morocco. The age of this tree is estimated to be about 650 to 1000 years.
10. Wollemia, Australia
Wollemi is also known as the “dinosaur tree” and is one of the largest botanical discoveries made in 1994 in Sydney, Australia. This tree is absolutely unique. These tall and unusual plants grow about 150 km from Sydney, were discovered in the national park. They belong to the conifer family and can grow up to 40 meters in height. The trunk of this strange tree can reach up to 1 meter in diameter, and the branches can grow either upward or sideways depending on its origin. There are only a few species of this tree, so much effort has been put into preserving them over the years.
