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Red Gum

This is a tree I think we don't see in the mountains. It was different enough to attract my attention.

Sydney Red Gum - Angophora costata

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  1. JulieDecember 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Interesting use of the double-negative in your text this morning.

    I think Red-Bums are the variety that drop limbs is the tree is under stress of any sort. Internal protection, I suppose.

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  2. MartinaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Right out of Tolkien. To me, at last ;-)

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  3. MarkDecember 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    The contrasting bark is beautiful. Great shots of wildflowers yesterday!Enjoy your Sunday.

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  4. Joan ElizabethDecember 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Interesting double negative fixed. My ability to make typos is notorious.

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  5. DianneDecember 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I've not seen that type of gum tree here - but love the texture of the bark.

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  6. freefallingDecember 4, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    There's nothing better than feeling the smooth limbs and trunk of a gum tree after it has shed its bark.
    Did you shimmy up and have a feel?

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  7. Joan ElizabethDecember 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Letty, my shimmying days are over.

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  8. WinamDecember 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    There are quite a few red gums on the central coast too. Must be a coastal variety.

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