Yeah nice approach angle, what a beauty! They could have left a little space with that sidewalk. If you go near simsbury ct look up the Pinochet sycamore.
Thanks! I've got one coming on the Granby Oak but am going to check out the Pinochet Sycamore thanks to your suggestion! It's true about the sidewalk. Couldn't they maybe... reroute it a bit....it's like a serious tourist attraction in that town. A little forward thinking right??
Anyone visiting the tree in Simsbury, cast your gaze to the east and you'll see King Phillip's cave high up on the rocky cliff. Also Heublien Tower & museum, a bit south of the cave, is a short hike. The view from the top is a great reward if the doors are open when you visit.
I learned recently that most of the trees I've been calling sycamores are probably london plane trees, a hybrid between the american sycamore and the oriental plane tree. I understand that most "sycamores" you find in towns are really london plane trees, though that buttonball tree is really a sycamore.
There are lots of historical accounts of people living in sycamore trees in early American history. The Ohio river Valley was littered with huge sycamores. George Washington wrote about some in his journal. I was fascinated with living in a hallow tree after reading My side of the Mountain as a boy!
Great video. I feel like I have seen quite a bit of this tree on social media recently. I wonder if there has been a sudden uptick in interest or if the 3-4 cars you had stop during your visit is the norm
Seriously!! In the time I was there several people stopped and being me I took some time and conversed. Two had just stumbled onto it and were compelled to stop!! It's that striking!! The others had in fact seen it on Social Media which is a value that I have to give to FB and Instagram. Getting people to actually visit is to get them to care! It really is stunning to see. I'm doing a vid very soon in the Granby-Dewey Oak which I found equally striking! I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching and adding!
The Largest Tree's believe it or not, are some some of the trees lost within the old cemeteries in the Douglas Uxbridge RI border area. It's the area in Southern New England with the most old growth, especially the cemeteries because the trees within them cannot be cut down.
Drove by that sycamore a gazillion times. Beautiful.
A few nice archetectual examples there too!
There is a cemetery in Gloucester that has some massive white oak trees that probably have been there almost as long as that one great video
Thanks!!! I was just out there and missed them!!! Next year I'll find them for sure. Thanks for sharing this and watching!!
Similar, but a bit smaller than the Pinchot Sycamore in Simsbury Ct, which I featured in my poem video "Refocused" by W.C.Wampler.
I'll check it out!! Thanks
I love trees and this video!
You gotta get up there!! It's really cool. (Happy New Year!)
Are you a tree 🌲 hugger 😂😂😂
@lesjones5684 no. I just enjoy the world. I used to work at a lumber mill. Are you?
I have a White Oak in front of my house here in Boston that has a 18' diameter trunk. Tree guy told me it's close to 300 years old too.
Awesome! Thanks for watching and I've got more big tree stuff coming!
Yeah nice approach angle, what a beauty! They could have left a little space with that sidewalk.
If you go near simsbury ct look up the Pinochet sycamore.
Thanks! I've got one coming on the Granby Oak but am going to check out the Pinochet Sycamore thanks to your suggestion! It's true about the sidewalk. Couldn't they maybe... reroute it a bit....it's like a serious tourist attraction in that town. A little forward thinking right??
Anyone visiting the tree in Simsbury, cast your gaze to the east and you'll see King Phillip's cave high up on the rocky cliff.
Also Heublien Tower & museum, a bit south of the cave, is a short hike. The view from the top is a great reward if the doors are open when you visit.
@savage22bolt32 I'm heading down soon...and I'll definitely tie that in!!
Quincy has some big trees i lived there a couple years and noticed
Thanks!!
Nice❤
I learned recently that most of the trees I've been calling sycamores are probably london plane trees, a hybrid between the american sycamore and the oriental plane tree. I understand that most "sycamores" you find in towns are really london plane trees, though that buttonball tree is really a sycamore.
Interesting!
There are lots of historical accounts of people living in sycamore trees in early American history. The Ohio river Valley was littered with huge sycamores. George Washington wrote about some in his journal. I was fascinated with living in a hallow tree after reading My side of the Mountain as a boy!
We never had any big enough near my house growing up but finding them today is fascinating!!
drive by it alot when going out that way lol
When you got out of prison 😅😅😅
Dog breath 😅😅😅
Taxachussets has the most polite and courteous drivers !!!
Much like the courtesy shown in the Ben Hur Chariot race scene!
@FishingHistoricPlaces Been there I take it...🤣🤣🤣
Yes we do 😂
Had a good friend who lived in Sunderland he pointed it out to me .
It really is something isn't it?
@ it was years ago and yes impressive. Also a major fight happened there during the King Phillip war
@nobhiker the Battle of Bloody Brook...other side of the river!! 75 colonials killed.
Great video. I feel like I have seen quite a bit of this tree on social media recently. I wonder if there has been a sudden uptick in interest or if the 3-4 cars you had stop during your visit is the norm
Seriously!! In the time I was there several people stopped and being me I took some time and conversed. Two had just stumbled onto it and were compelled to stop!! It's that striking!! The others had in fact seen it on Social Media which is a value that I have to give to FB and Instagram. Getting people to actually visit is to get them to care! It really is stunning to see. I'm doing a vid very soon in the Granby-Dewey Oak which I found equally striking! I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching and adding!
Norton mass has a bigger sycamore don't know if its documented as old. It's in front of Valentine tools 30 feet round at the ground.
Interesting. I'll bet there are others like it that aren't in town centers and as a result, almost ignored!! Thanks for sharing!!
The Largest Tree's believe it or not, are some some of the trees lost within the old cemeteries in the Douglas Uxbridge RI border area. It's the area in Southern New England with the most old growth, especially the cemeteries because the trees within them cannot be cut down.
I've also found some massive trees between RR and rivers....and for the same reason. No access! Thanks for watching!
West Springfield just called, they’ve requested you no longer leave the city.
🤣 I feel like they're probably looking forward to my retirement next year for the opposite reason. Property values are suffering...
Connecticuts largest seems bigger at least at the base. The Pinchot sycamore.
I'm going down to investigate that soon. I was just at the Granby Oak and that is a monster!!
My uncle climbed that tree multiple times to trim it
When they get that big, they can become their own worst enemy. Luckily people like your uncle keep them pruned!
I need firewood 🪵 😅
I don't subscribe to there being a central Mass. I consider that all Western Mass.
I agree
Dam tree 🌲 huggers 😅
Let’s cut it down 😂😂