After much deliberation I have chosen a new tree to follow. For those of you who aren’t acquainted with Tree Following and think I am having another one of my funny turns, I will explain. This is a wonderful meme, institaged by Lucy at http://www.looseandleafy.blogspot.co.uk, and entails following a tree throughout the year, or for as long as possible, and documenting the detail. Actually it is more of a tree watch than a follow as on the whole they don’t move far, not unless yours lives in the Enchanted Forest. Anyway check out Lucy’s great blog and I am sure all will become clear.
So *drumroll* *annoyingly overlong pause* please meet Larix decidua, the European Larch, my new subject. From now on it will be known as “my tree” although technically it isn’t. Actually in no way or form is it mine but I am hoping that George wont mind sharing.
I hestitated to pick this tree for the sole reason that its owner isn’t keen on larch (I believe this is more to do with the amount of specimens on their land than a personal vendetta) so I thought it would be contrary to spend the next year singing its praises. Ultimately the “fors” far outweighed the “againsts” so I am going to take up the challenge and make it my quest to convert Mrs George to the charms of this amazing deciduous conifer.
This is a tree thats been on my wish list for some time, looking forward to your journey as we will not plant one here, but maybe one day in another garden.
I am looking forward to it too, I don’t know much about them at all. Glad you are along for the ride!
A wonderful picture, and I like the way the tree leans towards the fence. I look forward to following your posts about it.
I’ve yet to chose my tree for this year, although it may possibly be a plot neighbour’s fig.
Very happy with your choice – the Larch is my favourite deciduous conifer 🙂 I have only good things to say about it.
Brilliant, one of my favourites!!!!
That’s a lovely bit of landscape–quite painterly. I got to see and love the larch trees on my first trip to Scotland. It was October, I think. The weather was bright and the colours were delightful.
I must admit the background of that particular tree swayed it, there are others on site but not so well placed.
A conifer. Nice. And pretty surroundings.
I can’t wait to read your posts! It’s a lovely tree. I don’t think the larch of any kind is a Texas thing, though I’m sure there are larch species in North America. Isn’t’ the tree following fun?
Thanks Tina, are you going to do one, or perhaps you are doing one already?
I’ve updated the info. about your new tree and new blog on the Loose and Leafy Tree Following Page. It would be good if you could check to make sure I’ve got it all right.