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Isabel Cutler | all galleries >> Canon Powershot A80 >> Chimney Rock Park > Anyone know what kind of tree this is?
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21-NOV-2003

Anyone know what kind of tree this is?

Canon PowerShot A80
1/400s f/4.5 at 16.2mm hide exif
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Date/Time21-Nov-2003 11:23:34
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ModelCanon PowerShot A80
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Focal Length16.2 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/4.5
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Exposure Bias-0.67
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality (6)
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Janie Owens 08-Nov-2004 01:00
This is a Pawlonia or Princess Tree-an introduced-invasive species. They are trying to eradicate it from the area. It is really a problem down I-40 thru the Pigeon River Gorge. Just thought I would answer your Question. Chimney Rock is really a beautiful, magical place & you have captured that well on film.
Janie
Isabel Cutler16-Dec-2003 12:11
Thanks, Guest! If anyone wants to learn more about this beautiful, but pesky tree, go here: http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/11-11-02.html
Guest 15-Dec-2003 18:01
Paulownia tomentosa - Empress Tree, the so called "Miracle Shade Tree" by weekend garden ads, as they can grow 8-10 feet a year when young.
John 14-Dec-2003 08:58
Hi Isabel--Our home in Vancouver WA has what we know as an "Emporer" tree. It has very large leaves, similar to a Catalpa Tree, and the pods that show in your image are filled with a white fiber very similar to cotton. Come spring about the time the temp moves into the 55 - 65 degree range, the tree breaks out in bloom, the tan colored round balls in your image are the starting point for the light to dark purple trumpet shaped blossoms, with a very sweet fragrance, akin to easter lilies, or lily of the valley. All of the wood I have seen from this tree has a hole in the middle of the branch, very peculiar looking to say the least.