Quercus virginiana. GA. 2020

Chandler Oak>>Savannah>>This tree is under much stress probably due to its urban environment or maybe just old age. Thought to have started in the early 1700s.

Live Oaks similar to these two grow all around the inner city mostly in the famous squares. To view and photo really large and old trees, an old plantation near Brunswick, Ga features several trees growing away from other trees that are very easy to photograph

Abies nordmanniana. NZ. 2013

Commonly called the Nordman fir/Caucasian fir. Grows to 80′ on average but can be much taller. Native range is Russia, Georgia, Turkey and bordering countries. Prefers acidic soils but can tolerates alkaline conditions. The dark green needles are forward pointing with stomatal bands underneath. The Norman fir companions with Picea spp and grows on Mtn slopes upwards of 2000′ elevation Caucasus Mtns.

This beautiful conifer is tiered and proportional as it reaches upward.