The oaks and the pines, and their brethren of the wood,
have seen so many suns rise and set, so many seasons come and go,
and so many generations pass into silence,
that we may well wonder what "the story of the trees" would be to us
if they had tongues to tell it, or we ears fine enough to understand.
~ Author Unknown,
This gorgeous tree is on the farm of my friend, Judy. It is a Pinus sylvestris or commonly called Scotch or Scots pine. The lifespan is normally 150–300 years, with the oldest recorded specimens (in Sweden) just over 700 years.
Judy knows that this tree is over 100 years old. Her beautiful daughter had her wedding at the farm last fall and had photos taken under this tree. It is amazing to think of how old this tree is and what joy it has given to many generations.
He that planteth a tree is a servant of God,
he provideth a kindness for many generations,
and faces that he hath not seen shall bless him.
~ Henry Van Dyke ~
To read more about the Pinus sylvestris or commonly called Scotch Pine click here.
