Photographer's Note
A greyish day in Cornwall, in the gardens of Glendurgan. I have shared pictures from the gardens before; a sub-tropical garden that runs down to the Helford River at the fishing village of Durgan.
This is March, so the tree is not showing any signs of breaking foliage just yet.
"The Tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipfera.
The Glendurgan Tulip tree is unique in size and shape. One of two planted by Alfred Fox in the 1830s, its origins go back to the early days of the garden.
In 2009 it became clear that the smaller of the two trees was badly infected with disease. After extensive surgery and giving it the chance to regenerate, sadly it had to be felled.
Everything is now being done to help the remaining tree to live as long as possible.
Over the years foot tread has caused bruising and damage to both the roots and bark. This allows disease to spread.
It has been decided to close and grass over the path, giving the tree a chance to recover.!
(Information from John Lanyon, Head Gardener.)
Facts about Tulip trees
*Fossil records of Tulip trees have been found dating from the Cretaceous period, between 145.5 and 65.5 million years ago.
*They are native to N.E.America and the indigenous people used them to make dugout canoes.
*They were introduced to the UK in the 17th century.
*They are a member of the Magnolia family and can grow to over 60 metres in the wild.
*Pale green and orange tulip like flowers appear in the summer.
(Information from the Glendurgan information board.)
One more view in the w/s.
Thanks for looking.
holmertz, Fis2, pajaran, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, papagolf21, jhm, adramad, PaulVDV marcou esta nota como útil
Critiques | Translate
holmertz
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 10978 W: 536 N: 21270]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif){kind=small}
(92938) 2020-08-27 12:07
Hello Jean,
My immediate impression was that children could have a lot of fun with this tree, climbing it fairly safely. But obviously that's not a good idea at all, and maybe it already happened far too often. It's a very elegant tree, quite impressive, just like very old trees having "seen" events 500 years ago or more are worth our respect. These are nice photos and the note is informative.
Best regards,
Gert
Tue
(82360) 2020-08-27 12:31
Hello Jean,
Wow, what a beautiful, big, old tree, which looks very impressive and has got wonderful shapes. It is a very nice view of these gardens with also a good inclusion of the palm tree on the left.
Lars
Fis2
(155762) 2020-08-27 12:47
Witaj Jean!
Beautiful garden, amazing tree, view is impressive.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzystzof
cargus
(13363) 2020-08-27 13:04
Impressionnant ce vieil arbre bien rendu dans ta photo.
avec amitié
Adrian
Silvio1953
(205890) 2020-08-27 13:36
Ciao Jean, great view of fantastic tree, wonderful natural colors, fine details, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
abmdsudi
(88621) 2020-08-27 22:03
Hi Jean
Quite beautiful old tree, lovely calm image on a greyish day with that green carpet covering the whole wood and the soft almost ethereal feel of the garden. Excellent record shot
Best regards
COSTANTINO
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9437 W: 23 N: 16617]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif){kind=small}
(104259) 2020-08-27 22:14
Hello dear friend and have a nice day
and a happy weekend
I have never heared about the tulip tree
before...it s the first time I hear
something like this and i learn that
it is unique in size and shape...
it is a very elegant tree
welldone
regards
Costantino
ifege
(32433) 2020-08-27 22:22
Hi Jean
our trees are just starting to shoot (our equivalent to your March) and I do see plenty of daffodils out so spring was coming. A good photo of this amazingly shaped tree.
cheers
Ian
jemaflor
(135520) 2020-08-27 23:14
Hi Jean,
Interesting this tree with these branches on each side, well photographed, a tulip tree without flowers ... just with nice few yellow flowers, tfs.
papagolf21
(152601) 2020-08-27 23:15
Bonjour, cher Jean,
Ce tulipier est extraordinaire, il passe avec bonheur les ans, l'histoire et les météos diverses et variées.
Un jardin que l'on peut qualifier de fort beau, même si le soleil ne veut pas montrer le bout de son nez.
Amitiés.
Philippe
emka
(152388) 2020-08-28 0:07
hello jean, I know the tulip trees, they have very characteristic leaves and nice flowers. This old specimen is amazing. Hopefully it can be saved. Lovley spring picture.
Best regards MAlgo
jhm
(203133) 2020-08-28 5:29
Hello Jean,
You found this tree and makes a lovely picture.
An excellent view to look at.
Perfect sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice day,
John.
pajaran
(102782) 2020-08-28 10:30
Greeting.
Nice big tree and flowers in the park, well shown with nice colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
Beautiful photo and memory.
Nice place for walking and relaxing.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.
jmdias
(103052) 2020-08-28 13:02
jean
looks like a trident. nice details of the big tree and its unusual shapes. nice details of the garden around with palm tree included, what is rare in UK.
take care
jorge
adramad
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 8358 W: 5 N: 15061]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-g.gif){kind=small}
(67078) 2020-08-30 9:41
Hi Jean.
Thank you very much for such an instructive explanation about this tree of which I had not seen before nor knew its species.
The tree is a magnificent specimen, which well deserves every effort to save it from its disease, the view of the park is great.
A magnificent color, which gives the image a lot of chromatic richness.
Very good management of lighting and sharpness.
Well done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.
Miguel82
(47108) 2020-08-31 3:11
Jean, nice view of the botanical garden. This tulip tree has a strange shape, it reminds somebody with open arms. The tree is imposant compared to other ones in its vicinity. That American species is well adaptated to the English climate. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.
PaulVDV
(54931) 2020-08-31 23:26
Hello Jean,
Honestly, I haven't heard of a tulip tree before. I looked it up and this tree is named after its beautiful flowers that are said to resemble tulips. That must be a beautiful sight.
It looks impressive in spring with still leafless branches.
I suppose the thick branches on either side of the trunk balance the tree.
This tree is probably of foreign origin. I guess Alfred Fox has brought the plants from a distant land.
Best regards, Paul
Ilonka1974
(9401) 2020-10-18 11:15
Hi Jean,
A wonderful shot !!!
The colors,sharpness and compo is marvellous,
congratulations
Best regards
Janusz
Photo Information
-
Copyright: Jean Dwyer (jean113)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1762 W: 0 N: 5761]](//i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(22131) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2018-03-30
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix TZ70
- Exposição: 1/416 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2020-08-27 11:58
