This photo represents something very unusual to me. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
I don’t know the name of this tree nor do I know what it looks like when it has leaves on it. I will take another photo later in the Spring to compare the two.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unusual
Those spikey things hanging from the branches reminds me of Christmas ornaments.
Anyone know the name of this tree and its spikey things?
Did you notice that the power lines aren’t competing with the subject? Nice, isn’t it?
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American sweet gum (liquidambar) have seeds like that, as do sycamores.
Hi apronheadlilly!
Thank you so much for stopping in to see my photo. I appreciate your feedback and yes!!! you are right!! It is the American sweet gum tree. Thank you so much cause I would have never known. The tree is planted in the grassy area of a nearby shopping mall. It is still a very young tree. I managed to find pictures of a mature one and its fruit (shame on me for calling it ‘spikey thing’). It looks like a lot of readers knew its name. A few have seen the tree before but didn’t know its name so they were able to learn along with me. So I reallly appreciate you and others for taking the time to stop and leave a comment. In case others would like to see photos of the tree and its fruit in summer, here is the site http://dcwi.com/~bmills/trees/WitchHazel/Sweetgum/Sweetgum/index.htm I actually found this site to be helpful in identifying the trees in the North American Central region.
Again thank you so much!!!
My neighbor has 3, and I love taking pics of their colorful leaves in the fall.
It looks like someone hung them on the branches! Great shot!
Yes it does!! I was intrigued by one that had fallen to the ground so naturally I looked up and saw a few that were still holding on. Please see my comment above where I left a site address that shows more photos of the American sweet gum tree. Thanks for stopping by to see my photo.
Sweet gum tree.
Yep, you’re absolutely right, Anne. I really have some smart readers.
Thanks for stopping by to see my photo. I love your awesome photo entry. I like the way the elements play off each other. Love the colors. It’s really a great photo. So cool!!!
My stronger leaning is to the sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua). The sycamore has similar fruit but… anyway, great choice.
Lean on, my Friend, cause you’re right, also. Thank you so much for helping me and my readers get educated today. I’m always inspired by your posts, quotes, and really enjoy looking at your photos. You came up with some great ‘unusual’ ones. I appreciate your visit and the pingback.
TY too! It’s all good.
I’m new to Canada and have seen these around this winter. I didn’t know what they were either, but I do now. Isn’t this community great. You get to learn something new everyday, and get to see and take great photos. thanks for the share.
Hi Katehobbs!! Thanks for taking the time to view my photo and sharing your thoughts. Blogging is a great way to interact with others and to learn something ‘unusual’. Here are more photos of a mature sweet gum tree with its fruit in summertime http://dcwi.com/~bmills/trees/WitchHazel/Sweetgum/Sweetgum/index.htm
Thanks again, and may you have many happy days in Canada.
Does the bark tend to peel off the trunk in big sheets? If so sycamore.
Hi newpillowbook!! I didn’t notice the bark when I was near it. I saw the fruit on the ground and looked up and saw a few still hanging on the branches. I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s at a nearby mall. I plan to take more pictures as new leaves and fruit come out. Some of my readers suggested sweet gum tree and after seeing some pictures, I’m inclined to agree. The site is http://dcwi.com/~bmills/trees/WitchHazel/Sweetgum/Sweetgum/index.htm has great photos.
I enjoyed looking at your ‘unusual’ photo. This ‘unusal’ challenge has been a cool learning experience. Thanks so much for looking at my photo and leaving your helpful comment.
It’s an evolutionary Christmas Tree.
Hehehe…I found out that it’s the Sweet Gum tree. The fruit and leaves are out. I have an updated picture on my post > Spring in Pictures: A view of my corner of the world – http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR Thanks for visiting and following my blog.
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Like you said, it reminded me of a Christmas tree. The ends of the branches look like Christmas lights!
Yeah, I agree. Here is an updated picture of the Sweet Gum tree on my post > Spring in Pictures: A view of my corner of the world > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR Thanks for visiting, Felix.
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I have never seen any thing like this.
My first time ever, too. Here is an updated picture of the Sweet Gum tree on my post > Spring in Pictures: a view of my corner of the world > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR Thanks so much for visiting.
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What a great photo. I have seen those too but didn’t know what they were called.
Thanks so much for stopping by. We learned something new – always a good thing. Here is an updated picture of the Sweet Gum tree on my post > Spring in Pictures: a view of my corner of the world > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR
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Nice photo. I’ve seen something unusual and learned something new. Thanks.
Hi! Thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad you were able to stop by. I have an updated picture of the Sweet Gum tree on my post > Spring in Pictures: a view of my corner of the world > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR It has sprouted out so fast.
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Looks like burrs hung from the branches.. interesting and unusual.
Yes, it does. I first saw the dead fruit on the ground and naturally I looked up and thought how unusual. Here is an updated picture of the Sweet Gum tree on my post > Spring in Pictures: a view of my corner of the world > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR Appreciate you stopping by.
have seen these trees all my life, and never knew what they were either. i looked up ‘sweet gum tree’ at wikipedia, and there they are. i learned something new. thanks everyone!
and thanks for sharing, changeversations.
Those “hanging things” are definitely “gum balls” from the Sweet Gum Tree. Those trees are gorgeous when in full leaf, but each year, they drop their “gum balls” all over the place. They can be a terrible mess to have to clean up. Just depends on whether the beauty is worth it. Really great picture though!
there is a stark beauty to this tree – great shot
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nice framing of this sweet gum – the seed pods like ornaments. great shot.
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Excellent shot my friend
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Learn something new everyday
They do look like balls hanging on a Christmas tree. You captured them so well.
Good one …..
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Great capture. Perfect shot for this week’s challenge’s theme. Liked it a lot.
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They do look like Christmas ornaments… Beautiful post. Gives a sense of joy. Thank you. Best wishes…
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Sweet gum tree … H’m.
Yep. Sounds like something you could enjoy eating from but I hear it has unpleasant fruit on it. Did you notice the picture of the new fruit blooming on my other post here http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR ? Thanks for visiting, Sony.
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The way that lower branches curls up beneath the two gumballs, it looks like a smiley face. This would have been a great entry for contrast also.
A lovely picture… quite original!
Outstanding read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing a little investigation on that. And he actually bought me lunch because I discovered it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!