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The World’s Most Beautiful Trees, In Pictures

Wisteria

Maybe you’ve seen a photo of a wisteria tree online and thought, “Photoshop! There’s no way a tree can be that colourful!” But no, it really exists.

Japanese maple

The Japanese maple combines the beauty of coloured leaves with what looks like a dancing trunk, full of movement.

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossoms are a fantastic spring treat in many regions of the world, from Japan to the United States. As its name states, the cherry blossom is a fruit tree.

Angel Oak

South Carolina’s Angel Oak is famous around the world, with good reason. It’s a Southern live oak located on Johns Island, near Charleston.

Delonix regia

The Delonix regia, or flamboyant tree as it is more commonly known, features fire-red blooms. It grows in different regions of the world and is endemic to Madagascar.

Dracaena cinnabari

The Dracaena cinnabari is more commonly known as the Socotra dragon tree, as it is native to Socotra Island in Yemen. It is also sometimes referred to as the dragon blood tree because it has a dark crimson resin.

Wanaka Tree

“That Wanaka Tree” became famous because of social media and was recently the victim of vandalism when someone cut off one of its branches.

Eucalyptus deglupta

Eucalyptus deglupta, or rainbow eucalyptus, is a stunning tree with a bark featuring a kaleidoscope of reds, greens, blues, and oranges. This photo was taken in Maui, Hawaii.

Jacaranda

Another stunning blue and purple-flowered tree, the jacaranda grows in many different areas around the world, from Asia to North America.