From the Rock Garden in Elizabeth Park, I am looking into the Perennial Garden. The central feature of the Perennial Garden is a stately gazebo, a favorite spot for summer weddings and other gatherings. It is too early for many of the perennials to emerge from their winter rest, so I will return later.
The tree on the right is a Pyramidal European Hornbeam. I know this only because I took a tree identification tour of the park on Saturday, which I featured yesterday. We were told that this tree has a much more spreading habit than is normal, showing the benefit of having planted it in a place with plenty of room. Isn't it graceful?
What a beautiful tree! I love the dawn redwood in the previous photo too.
ReplyDeleteI love that tree. Great photo and post.
ReplyDeleteGosh. What a nice setting. I would sit there every chance I got...
ReplyDeletegraceful indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes, the tree is graceful as is the whole setting. I'm anxious to see what it looks like when more blossoms are in bloom. The gazebo interests me as a possible place for silence and inner reflection.
ReplyDeleteThe tree tour would be helpful, as I often find myself at a loss to identify particular types of trees. In Costa Rica, it is a real challenge because of the number of different types of trees. In Arizona, it is a lot easier, as there are only a few types of trees that grow in the desert.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place Jack! I love this tree and the bench. I could sit there for hours:)
ReplyDeleteAs for your question - the people in my photos were the Jews from Israel. Probably they were from school trip, because all girls were wearing similar clothes and were rather young. What's more, there were only tree men with them. (One can be seen in my yesterday post)
I love the tree! And I would love to bring my lunch and a book and spend the day! Really a beautiful place and a great shot as always, Jack! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
That's a beautiful spot! Love the tree, the gazebo and the way you composed the photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the nice comment, Jack.
My favorite. Nothing better than a stately yet welcoming tree like this one. Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful shot! A great tree and a very nice garden to spend summer afternoons!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Jack;o)
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Isn't Steffe's old tree a Hornbeam? They seem to be beautiful trees. Can't wait to see this garden in bloom.
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely is. This is a relaxing and beautiful spot. I can imagine trying to concentrate on a book...
ReplyDeleteJust catching up with your posts - a tree tour sounds very interesting. I'd like to be able to recognise more trees. The one in this photo looks rather tempting to climb!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful tree and one I've never heard of before.
ReplyDeleteA very large gazebo and many benches,,, I'll use them on aBoB!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd need an umbrella this week. Ha!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree with some great, graceful lines.
ReplyDeleteYou must have had a secretary following you around writing down the names of all the trees! Sheesh! How could you remember "Pyramidal European Moonbeam" or whatever, much less spell it? ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks a lot like a south Florida Ficus.
And you were just guessing about where we got our furniture, right? :-)
Looks like a great place for some peace and quite.
ReplyDeleteThe HDP management should be quite impressed that you easily recalled the name of this graceful tree.....or....were you scribbling notes during the tour?
ReplyDeleteIt is exquisite... I look forward to seeing the perennials as they fill in this space.
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
How fun and useful.... a tree tour.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place to sit and ponder the world
ReplyDeletewow that tree is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteLéia
How interesting that a pyramidal tree form would branch out that way when it's given enough room!
ReplyDeleteBeing a bench addict, i noticed the wonderful place, under the branches, like if the tree was protecting the bench..
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