Twin trunks of the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) in Cardiff’s Victoria Park
I visited the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) in Cardiff’s Victoria Park for the last time today as we near the end of the year.
The weather has been cold since the start of December, with some frost, ice and freezing mist – but only one light dusting of snow so far. Today was very cold and raw but brighter than the dank days earlier in the week.
The tree is now stripped bare of leaves, as it was when I first started to follow it in February 2022.
Here are the photos from my visit…
The distinctive tree against the bright, pearly sky
The textured trunk
The tangled roots
The dry seed heads
A pigeon…
…and a gull
That’s it for the tulip tree, although I may put together a round-up of the year. Meanwhile my other tulip tree posts can be found here.
I am already thinking about a tree to follow in 2023. Are you?
The Squirrelbasket 
You picked a wonderful tree this year. For next year I’m tempted to stick with the old balsam poplar, since we “met” midway through the year. And it grows in such a nice spot 🙂
Excellent, I look forward to carrying on with the tree following 🙂
Even bare that is still an impressive looking tree.
I’ve been thinking about a tree to follow next year but really need to have a look round the allotments and parks. xx
That’s a beautiful tree. I like the photo of the tangled roots.
I’m thinking of following the wonderful cooking apple tree in my partner’s mother’s garden next year…
Juliet
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I look forward to whatever you finally choose 🙂