These tree caught my eyes during my photo taking trip.
Look at the bark of this tree. Its covered with thin and bright orange fungus.
This tree looks helpless while being covered by the orange surface.
But what surprised me the most, its the roots.
Look how strong they penetrated under the road asphalt and broke the surface.
Well, I think the morale of the story is, don’t judge the tree by its bark :)
(ps: Do let us know if you happened to recognized this type of tree, thank you )
by flyingbeagle
it’s ironic how the orange fungus made the tree look beautiful. not sure if it’s the same tree i’ve seen in fort canning park but i don’t know its name too.
I’ve never seen a fungus like that one! I thought the tree pic was very cool until I saw the leaves in the cracks. I like that one even better!
Birch tree ??
I’ve never seen an orange fungus before. Both shots show what the fungus, and then what the tree can do.
I think it’s so interesting. I lived in tropical country, I’ve never seen orange fungus before. I don’t know whether the fungus is destructing the tree or they can live well together.
I’m with Grace–I’m thinking it’s a white birch. But I wasn’t sure if they grew there or not.
Just put the name aside. You have pictures that talk long story.
This tree is strong rather than helpless.
interesting..
Very interesting picture. I have never seen orange fungus on a tree like that before. Your right the roots look very strong.
I love the way you have angled the picture…it make the tree so majestic and proud in ti’s orange cloak. I would say it’s a silver birch or birch tree…not sure which one though…need to get up close to tell.
I’ve never seen anything like that, how fascinating. I would love to hear more about what it is if you find out.
cher: You mean there are others at Fort Canning? Might worth to visit there to take a look.
Sharkie: I am quite surprised too when I saw what it can do to the ground.
Ratty: I think we sometimes underestimated trees since they are not moving.
Lina: That’s an interesting point of view. They might live together mutually.
Grace, Lin and Tanya: Thanks for the info. It looks similar like a birch tree.
rainfield: There is always a story to tell when we observed the nature.
Denesa: Agree with you. :)
wenn: Thanks!
Stacie: This is the first time I’ve seen this too.
ann: I think its a birch tree, according to my nature experts :)
I love these …they are so unique :)