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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.

Dragon Blood Tree – Socotra, Yemen

We're wondering if Hiccup and Toothless might be seen having a dragon flight-training session over a grove of these strangely shaped trees. The sap runs red, which is where they get their catchy name, and are said to be a cure-all for general diseases. This unique species is also endangered, so learn more about them here!

photo: Rod Waddington via flickr