Each spring, a peaceful street, located in the German city of Bonn,
transforms into an enchanting cherry blossom tunnel. Photographer Marcel
Bednarz captured this stunning sight of cherry blossoms
in full bloom. He explained to me that there are actually two streets
in Bonn where cherry trees are planted, but the one you see in the above
picture is called Heerstraße. As you may know, the average cherry
blossom lasts only between 7 and 10 days, depending
on weather conditions.
Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho, Brasil
Number nine goes to Brazil’s green tunnel from Porto Alegre, Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho.
According to a decree signed in 2006 by former mayor Joseph Fogaça,
this beautiful street is part of the country’s historical, cultural, ecological and environmental heritage. There are more than one hundred towering Tipuana (Rosewood) trees along Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho.
The great shade trees stretch over three city blocks, which is a good thing for the city’s overall health.
Did you know that trees, properly planted around buildings, can reduce air conditioning demands by up to 30%?
According to a decree signed in 2006 by former mayor Joseph Fogaça,
this beautiful street is part of the country’s historical, cultural, ecological and environmental heritage. There are more than one hundred towering Tipuana (Rosewood) trees along Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho.
The great shade trees stretch over three city blocks, which is a good thing for the city’s overall health.
Did you know that trees, properly planted around buildings, can reduce air conditioning demands by up to 30%?
Autumn Tree Tunnel, US
Trees, The longest-living organisms on Earth, beautify and protect our environment by providing color,
shelter, and shade. They renew our air supply by soaking up carbon dioxide and producing oxygen .
Cherry Blossom Tunnel, Germany
Gingko biloba is a highly venerated tree in Japanese culture. Six
ginkgo trees survived the Hiroshima bombing, continuing to grow despite
facing so many challenges, and are still alive today.
Therefore, the Japanese regard the gingko as “the bearer of hope”.
It is also known as “the survivor” or “the living fossil.”
Therefore, the Japanese regard the gingko as “the bearer of hope”.
It is also known as “the survivor” or “the living fossil.”
Around 65,000 ginkgoes grace Tokyo’s streets, gardens and parks today.
According to some people who visited Tokyo, the tunnel you see in the above picture is located in the outer garden of Meiji Shrine.
According to some people who visited Tokyo, the tunnel you see in the above picture is located in the outer garden of Meiji Shrine.
Yew Tree Tunnel, UK
Photographed in glorious autumn colors by Kevin McNeal, this tree
tunnel is simply astonishing! The picture was taken on the way up to
Smuggler’s Notch, a Vermont state park. The eye-catching
foliage starts changing its color in the northern region, in response
to many environmental factors, and spreads south as the fall season
advances.
Ginkgo Tree Tunnel, Japan
The medieval Aberglasney House features one of the most beautiful
gardens in Wales, UK. They have been an inspiration to writers since
1470. The Yew Tunnel is a popular tourist attraction in
this area. Believe it or not, it took nine years of pruning to restore
this unique archway. “Years of neglect had left it unsafe and with a
perilous future, as the once formally clipped structure had grown even
higher than the top of the Mansion itself. It
is so nice to see it looking invigorated and healthy
again , I had every confidence that with careful restoration it would help its future longevity,
but I have to confess that it did look drastic at the time,” declared
again , I had every confidence that with careful restoration it would help its future longevity,
but I have to confess that it did look drastic at the time,” declared
Graham Rankin, one of Aberglasney’s directors.
The Yew Tunnel is thought to have been planted by the Dyer family of Aberglasney, during the 18th century.
The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
Tucked away in the county of Antrim, these beautiful beech trees are
thought to be around 300 years old. According to local records, James
Stuart planted the 150 beech trees in the 18th century,
to impress guests as they approached his splendid property, Gracehill
House.
Legend tells that the
spirit of a maid, who lived in a neighboring mansion and died in
mysterious circumstances hundreds of years ago, haunts the country road.
“Grey Lady” silently floats along
the road and quickly disappears as she reaches the last beech tree.
Bamboo Path, Japan
The Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama, a
nationally-designated historic site. The pathway you see in the above
picture is 500m long, and runs through one of Japan’s most beautiful
bamboo forests. No wonder the Agency for Cultural Affairs declared
Arashiyama a “Place of Scenic Beauty”. This forest is close to many
famous temple and shrines, including the Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple.
The sound the wind makes, as it blows through the tall bamboo trees,
has been voted by the Japanese authorities as one of 100 must-preserve sounds of Japan.
has been voted by the Japanese authorities as one of 100 must-preserve sounds of Japan.
Tunnel of Love, Ukraine
The Ukrainian Tunnel
of Love is actually a two-mile sector of private railway that serves a
woodworking plant near Klevan, a small city located in western
Ukraine. I read somewhere that couples
pass through this romantic tunnel to make a wish. The myth goes that,
if their love is strong and pure, the wish will come true. May all of
your wishes come true, but watch out for the train! It runs three times a
day through the leafy tunnel.
Jacarandas Walk, South Africa
Over 10 million trees
keep South Africa’s largest city green. According to several unofficial
sources, Johannesburg is home to the world’s largest man-made forest.
There are at least 49 species
of Jacaranda, most of them native to South America (particularly in
Uruguay, Brazil, Peru & Argentina) and the Caribbean basin. The
tropical trees were imported to South Africa over one hundred years
ago. October is the month when the flowers of thousands
of Jacaranda trees are in full blossom. This spectacular tree tunnel
is located either in Johannesburg or Pretoria,
the Jacaranda City where 70,000+ Jacarandas add vivid splashes of purple-blue to the urban landscape.
the Jacaranda City where 70,000+ Jacarandas add vivid splashes of purple-blue to the urban landscape.
Wisteria Tunnel, Japan
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