Pune has many Eucalyptus trees - in parks, on roadsides and so on. Its not a native species but is very commonly planted here. Its easily identified by the almost white flaky bark on the trunk. The fragrant leaves immediately reveal the identity!
So it was a huge surprise to see this particular tree with a blackened (possibly by fire?) trunk and twisting bark and tell-all leaves lying at its base. It grew straight up and broke out into multiple branches which looked exactly as a Eucalyptus does. The tree was very tall but the fallen leaves left no doubt.
Here is this Twisty tree... It reminded me of a Shari that is sometimes seen on Bonsai.
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| Twists on the trunk are eye catching. |
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| Not sure what are the thread like structures on the trunk |
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| The thread like structures may be of some epiphyte or Ficus growing on this trunk |
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| Looking up.. |
Eucalyptus belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is native to Australia. However many members of the Eucalyptus genus grow in India. I am sure all of you would have seen this tree. Have you noticed its bark? This tree seems to be a survivor!
I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove bloghop. Do head over to see some fantastic trees from around the world. Better still, join in!
6 comments:
Very unique and mysterious! Never seen an Eucalyptus tree in real...
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I've seen eucalyptus trees here in the US, but none even nearly this tall. I love the view looking up and wonder if those could be arial roots hanging from above.
I like to see a nice twisty tree.
I have never seen a Eucalyptus with such a bark. I have seen the white and smooth bark but you are right - there may be many varieties of the tree in India. Thanks for joining, Archana. I am a bit late but working on my today's post. Will be able to go live in some time. See you around.
I am happy to see this tree; i have seen Eucalyptus trees in Hyderabad too but twist is something that's rare and unique, thank you for sharing:)
That's one of kind I guess. Looks like the roots got twisted with the trunk of the tree. Nice capture, Archana.
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