So many trees. I can still envision them towering above. So beautiful and such interesting bark. My favorites are the peeling barks. I hope you’re getting some of this rain. So far I’ve come up empty, but I’m hopeful for tomorrow.
I stayed pretty far away from the Monkey Puzzle Trees but got close enough to appreciate how cool they are. The trees at the Japanese gardens were my favorite. They’d been pruned into living sculptures. 🙂 It was wonderful meeting you!
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So many trees. I can still envision them towering above. So beautiful and such interesting bark. My favorites are the peeling barks. I hope you’re getting some of this rain. So far I’ve come up empty, but I’m hopeful for tomorrow.
So cool! I was taking a collection of bark photos, too. We’ll have to compare when I post mine. I know I missed some of these – they’re amazing!
Yea, it was awesome seeing the variations, especially the “zombie tree”. Can’t wait to see yours.
I stayed pretty far away from the Monkey Puzzle Trees but got close enough to appreciate how cool they are. The trees at the Japanese gardens were my favorite. They’d been pruned into living sculptures. 🙂 It was wonderful meeting you!
Agreed, wish Japanese maples grew here. They were incredible. It was wonderful meeting you as well.
Aren’t the trees in Portland magnificent? Your photos caught that beautifully–hope you had a grand time!
Yes, the trees are beautiful. Had a great time, thanks!