The White House Garden

29/07/2026

23/05/2026

The Bulbous Cedar grows along the trail to the Cheewhat Giant and is one of the most phenomenal trees on this planet! Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island, BCDitidaht territory. This unusual growth is caused by tree burls. Burls are abnormal, usually benign, growths on tree trunks or roots, often caused by environmental stress, insects, or fungi. They contain deformed, swirling grain patterns and dormant buds, making them highly prized by woodworkers for furniture and veneers. Burls are generally harmless to the tree’s health. Photo credit
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21/04/2026

LARGEST TREE IN THE WORLD

Location : Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California, USA.

The General Sherman Tree is the world's largest tree, measured by volume. It stands 275 feet (83 m) tall, and is over 36 feet (11 m) in diameter at the base. Sequoia trunks remain wide high up. Sixty feet above the base, the Sherman Tree is 17.5 feet (5.3 m) in diameter.

It is estimated to be around 2,300 to 2,700 years old.

17/04/2026

Bougenville

17/04/2026

Inspirasi bonsai Bougenville

16/04/2026

200 Million Year Old Cycad Plants Found In Masungi Georeserve

Rare cycad plants, considered among the oldest seed bearing species, were discovered in the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, reinforcing its status as a sanctuary for unique biodiversity. These plants trace their origins back over 200 million years and have survived major climate shifts and mass extinctions.

Among those found is Cycas riuminiana, a Luzon endemic species that thrives in limestone forests. Scientists call cycads “living fossils,” highlighting the need to protect their habitat from threats like deforestation and development.

17/02/2026