Ten days, Ten posts, Ten trees! (No, not trees made of “tin” silly, although that might actually be a thing.) What a wonderful exploration in Arborous expectations. Maybe you missed one? You can select any post below.
My memories burn with the sight of this fiery sight standing by itself on that October day in 2016, on that chance visit to Dahlonega! This tree, vivid in my mind yesterday and that of my husband’s too. We chatted of found opportunities which silently arrange our bold Autumn happenstance!
“Longleaf pine, is found in the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains from southeastern Virginia to central Florida and west to eastern Texas, and in the Piedmont region and Valley and Ridge province of Georgia and Alabama.” [https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_pipa2.pdf]
Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen, Georgia
After reading “The Ecology of A Cracker Childhood” by Janisse Ray, (Great book! I recommend it!), I began to notice these magnificent trees were all around Georgia, not just in the state parks.
“Longleaf Pine, reaches a height of 98–115 ft and a diameter of 28 in. Longleaf Pine takes 100 to 150 years to become full size and may live to 500 years old.” [https://www.augustaga.gov/1645/Longleaf-Pine]
Its leaves or needles grow 10 to 18 inches long, in crowded clusters of 3 to a sheath; cones are 6 to 10 inches long and dull brown.
See the “Hot Now” neon sign lighted up as you drive down Ponce de Leone. You better U-turn, pull in, drive through to get your dozen hot “original glazed” donuts right off the rack! Get a dozen for Mother’s Day! She’ll love you for it!
Original fine art print we purchased in Atlanta. The artist specializes in typography and shape. I saw it and knew its simplistic beauty was perfect for our space.