One of the most mysterious trees in world is located in the desert outskirts of Bahrain and is simply known as 'The Tree of Life'. The Prosopis Cinernaria has extremely deep root systems, which allow it to survive, but its remote location makes it something of a mystery as to how it actually gathers water.
The baobabs of central southern Africa are perhaps one of the best-known unique trees. They are also among the blobbiest trees around the world - looking like they've been flung into the earth upside down, their branches somehow too spindly for their huge girth.
The sacred Banyan tree is the national tree of India, and the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha is said to have meditated in Bodh Gaya, is also revered as sacred.
The world's rarest tree is Pennantia baylisiana, also called Three Kings Kaikomako. It was near extinction because the only remaining specimen was female and could not reproduce. However, botanists found viable fruits and planted them within botanical gardens around the world to save it.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the most sacred tree.
It is the southernmost branch of the Bodhi tree in India, under which Buddha attained Enlightenment. The tree was planted in 288 BC, making it the oldest tree intentionally planted by humans. It is revered by Buddhists worldwide.
Baobab trees, Madagascar
Affectionately known as the 'tree of life', they have medicinal properties and can also store gallons of water in their trunks.
The image originates from a clickbait advertisement which features a tree with a human face. The ads went viral in 2017 from 4chan's /v/ board. The tree became viral again from Twitter in 2022. The background behind wise mystical tree is set in Bishop Auckland, which is a town in England.
Because of their beauty, Wisteria trees represent romance.
Commonly called The Tree of Happiness, Persian Silk Tree, and Mimosa, Albizia is native to Asia and a member of the Fabaceae family. I love its pink puffball flowers, gorgeous fragrance, whimsical nature, and potent medicine.
In Judaism and Christianity, the tree of life (Hebrew: עֵץ הַחַיִּים, romanized: 'ēṣ haḥayyīm) is first described in chapter 2, verse 9 of the Book of Genesis as being "in the midst of the Garden of Eden" with the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (עֵץ הַדַּעַת טוֹב וָרָע).
Evergreens often symbolize immortality and eternal life because they retain their leaves throughout the winter. To the Iroquois people, the white pine is a symbol of the Great Peace that united their separate nations into an enduring League.
In Norse mythology, Yggdrasill is an enormous ash tree that connects the nine worlds, including the underworld (Niflheim), the earth (Midgard), and the realm of the gods (Asgard).
They are commonly known as golden wattle, Acacia pycnantha is one of the most popular and beautiful trees in Australia. Australia's national floral emblem is Acacia pycnantha, the golden wattle.
The Cazneaux Tree, also known as Cazneaux's Tree, is a Eucalyptus camaldulensis or river red gum that was made famous by the photographer Harold Cazneaux. It is in the Australian state of South Australia in the locality of Flinders Ranges near Wilpena Pound.
The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) has been deemed the oldest tree in existence, reaching an age of over 5,000 years old. The bristlecone pine's success in living a long life can be attributed to the harsh conditions it lives in.
The white jasmine tree is known for its beautiful and fragrant blossoms and is a symbol of sweet, romantic love.
The ancient Irish term for the Tree of Life was Crann Bethadh, which literally translates as 'The Feeding Tree'. If the Celts ever had to clear land in order to build new settlements, they would plant an Oak tree in the centre of the clearing in order to honour the Tree of Life and ensure prosperity.
Ludwig Justi sees the old oak as a symbol of the German people, rooted in the landscape; Jens Christian Jensen sees it as a link between the past and the present; and Charlotte Margarethe de Prybram-Gladona sees it as a symbol of loneliness.
Native to Taiwan and China, tree of heaven was introduced to Australia in the mid-1800s as an ornamental garden plant and shade tree. However, it soon escaped homesteads and naturalised in nearby bushland and pastures.
Jesus even claimed to be a tree of life, a vine that offers God's life to the world (John 15). But in a sad inversion, the leaders of Abraham's family kill Jesus on what they think is a tree of death. But because of God's love, which is stronger than human evil, God transformed the cross into a tree of life.
Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva will also be surrounded by five species of sacred evergreen tree, as detailed in the Puranas: the Amala (Phyllanthus emblica), banyan (Ficus benghalensis), bel (Aegle marmelos), neem (Azadirachta indica), and pipal (Ficus religiosa).
Oak. Across various mythologies and literature, the sturdy oak tree is portrayed as a symbol of strength, stability, and protection, standing strong through all things. These trees are also thought to provide comfort and are considered spiritual guardians by some cultures.
Dogwood: Loyalty, Safety, Determination. Its flowers form a perfect cross and many associate the dogwood tree with Easter as a tree of new beginnings and renewal.