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13 Trees That Will-ow Amaze You

Read about the world's most amazing trees, from one that grows fruit that tastes like sherbet to another featuring a tunnel with a real running railroad!

By Christal Y. April 18, 2015

Your kiddos play beneath their shade all summer long, and you have aspiring dreams of building a fortress among the leaves. No doubt about it, trees are pretty awesome. Living beings that produce over half of the fresh air we breathe, there’s reason to celebrate their lofty reach. In honor of Arbor Day, we’ve complied a gallery of the coolest trees in the world. Read about an ancient bristlecone pine tree in California, a Guinness World Record cashew tree in Brazil and more breathtaking beauties below.

Wisteria Tree – Kitakyushu, Japan

What your little princess wouldn't give for one of these babies as a backdrop for one of her magical tea-parties. The beauty of this 144 year old tree has lured tourists from all over the world to gaze up at a canopy of pink and purple. No matter what angle you take your photo from, you’ll have a beautiful setting, and the leaves give off a lovely aroma reminiscent of grapes. Read more about wisteria trees here.

photo: lhhs via flickr