“When Methuselah was 187 years old, he had
Lamech. After he had Lamech, he lived another 782 years. Methuselah lived a
total of 969 years. And he
died.”
Genesis 5
The Ginkos were in bloom awhile ago. We came across this one that had dropped it's leaves all over a car under it. Here are some other ...
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I don't think I have ever seen one in bloom. It's so pretty. I had no idea they could live that long either. That is one hardy tree
this is beautiful, I did not know they bloomed like this. we are starting to get flowers now because of all the rain, up to about 9 inches now this past week, rained most of yesterday. woo hoo
Beautiful flowers. I had no idea that they lived that long.
It is amazing that these trees live for as long as they do, how wonderful is that? Your photos are pure delight Ginny.
That is a new one for me. I love it and would like to have one.
Beautiful shots, Ginny. I was just commenting on shots of chestnut on another blog.
How lovely, I have never seen such a tree. Does it have a sweet fragrance?
Beautiful blooms, Ginny... More will be coming out in summer...
I've seen those trees but had no idea they were horse chestnut trees. So lovely!
Can you imagine? I love going to the California Redwoods and seeing the giant redwoods and sequoia trees. I did not know about the Horse Chestnut trees so I doubt we have any in Texas.....but maybe we do.
I love to eat these chestnuts but I have never seen the tree nor the flowers. The flowers are very pretty.
My goodness...the one in Italy is OLD!!! Incredible.
They resemble the crepe myrtle blossoms.
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