trees do some of the most important jobs on planet Earth and yet we quite often forget to even notice that they exist but sometimes trees are just too gosh darn interesting to go unnoticed here now are 20 most unusual trees in the world number 20 dead vay trees the area known as dead vay in Namibia is an extraordinarily bizarr looking landscape it means dead Marsh which is a fairly accurate description of this desiccated and Stark environment the parched Earth in the dead vay of Namibia contains no moisture to sustain living things so all the trees
that were once in the area are reduced to Blacken skeletal Remains the landscape was created when the clay pan would be formed by the flood River and this would create temporary pools that allowed the trees to grow but when the area was hit by a drought and the climate changed the surrounding sand dunes moved into the space and blocked the river the trees died as there were not enough water to sustain the life and it's believed that this all took place between 600 and 700 years ago the remains of the trees have been blackened and
scorched through the centuries of exposure to harsh sunlight the landscape that remains in this hostile environment has been used as a location in surreal and nightmarish films like the cell and the fall before we go on like this video smash the Subscribe button and click the notification Bell right now or this centipede will crawl on your face when you're sleeping now it's time for the fancy topic so what exactly are we looking at here well according to some this is a rare believed to be extinct tree with red bark that recently busted out some new
massive growth in this unnamed place in China according to others this is a cartoon tree and his utter bunkum upon which side of the debate do you fall and what do you think as always you can comment down below using the # fancy topic and let me know what you think in relation to what I just showed you on the screen number 19 oam fur trees oaml fur trees are a species of Evergreen coniferous trees that are native to the high altitude forests that are found in some parts of Mexico they've adopted to living in
these super harsh Mountain environments and have really important jobs in the ecosystem of the entire area these trees Thrive at altitudes ranging from 8,000 to up to 13,000 ft above sea level and they are kind of amazingly able to withstand the extremely cold temperatures while still keeping their lush green foliage one of the most significant ecological roles of these trees is as overwintering sites for the monarch butterfly each year millions of Monarch butterflies will migrate thousands of miles from Canada and the United States to these forests in Mexico where they then Roost on the trees
during the winter months this crazy phenomenon has made the trees and the forest into really valuable sanctuaries for the butterfly and their conservation is therefore super important to the survival of the species their relationship shows how things in the natural world are codependent and their lives are intertwined if the trees were to disappear it's likely that the butterflies would as well and that would cause the plants that rely on these pollinating insects to suffer and so on and so forth Just Like A Deadly domino effect number 18 the socotra Dragon Tree this one has a
name that sounds as though it may be straight out of the pages of a fairy tale the dragon's blood tree is an evergreen tree that's only found on Yemen's Catra archipelago it is an ancient and revered tree with a distinct appearance and blood red sap wound no not wound it's fall on the face the open umbrella shape of the dragon's blood tree is utterly unique and the clusters of these trees on this ancient landscape look as if they were conceived in a fantasy film but the magic of these trees is not only in the astonishing
appearance they also bear a deep red oozing resin which gives the tree the appearance of bleeding but which also has some unique medicinal properties the sap has been used to treat treat all manner of ailments from ulcers to diarrhea and it's also famed for its use as a varnish on violins dying wool glue for pottery and even as a makeup and toothpaste this is the only place in the world where this extraordinary species of tree grows and as the climate changes and the war continues to rage on the mainland the future of this unbelievable place
for now looks uncertain number 17 the giant seoa giant seoa tree trees are the super massive conifers that are native to California's Sierra Nevada mountains and they're some of the largest trees on the planet they can grow to extreme Heights of up to 300 ft with truly gigantic Trunks and these ancient trees can live for over 3,000 years General Sherman is the largest currently living tree estimated to be between 2,400 to 2,800 years old but that doesn't mean that this chap is the biggest ever others have indeed been recorded with larger Vital Statistics but sadly
they are no longer in the alive category the tree is a giant seoa located in the giant forest of the seoa national park in California General Sherman is officially the largest known single stem tree in the world the mighty seoa has an estimated volume of over 52,000 cubic feet and the height of 2 74.9 ft although the tree is not the tallest in the world it is the largest as this is measured by its volume and mass rather than by its height go figure General Sherman is pretty special even though there have been others before
him and there are trees in the world that have grown taller but the tree is an important thing and a precious piece of Natural History within the United States it does need protecting though California wildfires affect huge areas of forest every year and they can cause untold amounts of damage to ancient Woodland so when there are fires anywhere near the old General the forest service takes extra PR cautions to protect him and will wrap the tree in aluminum foil but the trouble is this snazzy outfit can also make the other trees feel jealous they simply
Go Green With Envy number 16 mangrove trees next up we have mangrove trees the Thrills do Never End these are a unique group of trees that thrive in coastal and brackish water environments where few other plants can survive they're typically found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world they have an unusual ability to tolerate saltwater and this is achieved through specialized root systems that help to extract oxygen from the water log salty soils carbon dioxide equivalents which are traded in the market these roots and root systems adapt to provide stability and protection against erosion
and Storm surges but as well as being good at surviving mangrove trees do a lot more than their fair share of ecological work they store massive amounts of carbon which is super important in mtig ating against climate change and they're also nurseries for many marine species as they provide a sheltered environment for young fish and other sea creatures the root systems that these trees grow are excellent filters for pollutants and they're also pretty good at trapping sediment which means that they can actually clean the water in these coastal areas as well as all of that
awesome work their mere existence provides a buffer against Coastal erosion while helping to reduce the effect of storm surges for Coastal communities The Mangrove well it's essentially a superhero for the entire Coastline number 15 the rainbow eucalyptus tree the rainbow eucalyptus is a fast growing tall species of tree that easily reaches Heights of up to 246 ft and features a diameter of up to around 94 in but the size and fast growing of this tree is not what makes it stand out from the crowd what does that is the tremendously colorful bark the rainbow eucalyptus
has smooth orange hued bark which peels off in strips and as it does it reveals a veritable rainbow of colorful layers beneath there'll likely be pale green orange red and purple as the bark is exposed to different Stripes of color this is the most vibrant and interesting in appearance in the natural environment of the rainbow eucalyptus tree because those trees that are cultivated did not seem to display such bright and varied colors but in the rainforests of Indonesia the Philippines and Papa New Guinea where the Tre is native the displays are vivid and truly unique
number 14 bamboo loved by pandas and environmentalists alike bamboo is an extremely versatile plant with many uses and unique characteristics not to mention that it's one of the fastest growing plants on Earth some bamboo species can grow to be about 36 in in a single day which is wild because you can literally watch it growing bamboo can be found all over the world but has been especially used in Asia Africa and the Americas where it has traditionally been used in construction its strength to weight ratio makes it excellent for building for structures like houses and
bridges and Scaffolding and it's also used for making Furniture flooring and even musical instruments Beyond being used for construction bamboo has a wide range of applications it's used in the textile industry to make fabrics and clothing and bamboo shoots are a nutritious and pop ingredient in many Asian Cuisines the plants pulp is used for paper production and it's an eco-friendly alternative to Wood bamboo is used for the making of tools handicrafts and even as a raw material for biofuel and moreover it plays a crucial role in Environmental Conservation its rapid growth and extensive root systems
help to prevent soil erosion promote water conservation and sequester carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere it's a veritable Wonder plant and is so fashionably eco-friendly that you can now find almost anything that you can think of made out of the stuff toothbrushes diapers maybe even an electric car number 13 quaking aspen tree the quaking aspen tree is a species of deciduous tree that's found for the most part in North America they have striking white bark distinctive heart-shaped leaves and the ability for their leaves to Quake or flutter in the wind hence the name [Music] Aspen
trees are often found in large Groves or strands due to their ability to reproduce through a network of underground roots and although it appears to be a mighty forest this is actually one of the world's largest living organisms the forest is made out of 47,000 genetically identical quaking aspen trees all of which stem from one single root system these trees can reproduce by putting out seeds but they are more commonly known to send up Sprouts from the root system which form a massive small trees known as a clone known as Pando which is the Latin
word for ey spread this organism has been growing in Utah's Fish Lake National Forest for at least 880,000 years but sadly the 107 Acres of living Forest is also dying it's been found to be in dramatic decline over the last few decades and there's a fear that it may not make it deer and cattle have been eating the new saplings before the Clones are able to fully regenerate and it's had a dramatic impact on the size and scale of the Grove but really the problem problem has been building over the last century there's a lack
of apex predators in the area those that used to control the populations of mule deer were aggressively hunted by humans and now do not exist in large enough numbers to keep the deer contained also the cattle that cause the damage are allowed to by law to Graz in the area despite the damages that it's causing to the historic landscape a few small adjustments to the way that things are done could have a large and longlasting impact on this incredible organism before it's too late number 12 the Traveler's tree the Traveler's tree is a native plant
of Madagascar although the Traveler's tree is not a true tree but rather a large banana-like Plant however it's made this list because it's cool it's not a tree these trees have a huge fan-shaped leaf that will grow to resemble a giant open fan or a bird's tail and the clever thing about the trees plant design is that the leaves can actually reach up to about 10 ft in length they actually act as natural water reservoirs by collecting rainwater at their base Travelers and explorers in Madagascar have often relied on these water-filled Leaf bases as a
source of hydration hence the name so if you're ever caught out in Madagascar you can actually drink in one of these plants top tip you can thank me later as well as all the useful water collecting properties these trees are also significant to the culture of Madagascar its parts are used in many crafts for making mats baskets and hats and also some more abstract stuff like in rituals and folklore number 11 wami Pine the wami pine is also sometimes regarded to as a living fossil but it's one of the world's most rare and ancient tree
species it was discovered in 1994 in a remote rainforest Canyon in wamy National Park Australia and despite its recent so-called discovery the tree has been doing its thing since time Memorial wami Pines belong to the same family of ancient conifers as the monkey puzzle tree and the bunna pine they have pretty distinct foliage with fern-like dark green leaves arranged in spirals along the branches but the biggest thing about the wamy pine is its age fossil records suggest that these trees could date back to the time of the dinosaurs approximately 200 million years ago that makes
them one of the oldest tree species on the planet and gives us some interesting insights into the Earth's ancient ecosystems these days the conservation efforts for the wamy pine are focused on preserving and protecting the small population of trees that exist in the wild the location of the original Discovery is kept a closely guarded Secret in order to prevent potential damages from Human interference and disease they're also attempting to propagate new trees in other places number 10 the maple tree now I expect for you to know what what a maple tree is and even if
you don't know what it's called you have likely seen its leaves used in images somewhere at some time it's even the main part of the Canadian flag the maple tree is such a beloved symbol of beauty resilience and the changing of seasons in many parts of the world and the term actually encompasses loads of different varieties over 100 species of Acer are included in this category and people well they go nuts for the show that these trees put on in the fall it is pretty Lush to be fair in the Autumn there leaves will transform
into a brilliant array of colors from fiery Reds and oranges to vibrant yellows the seasonal display attracts tourists and nature enthusiasts alike making Maples a beloved tree species and regions with deciduous forests these people in America are hilariously referred to as Leaf peepers maple trees also have fairly major cultural and economic significance the sugar maple in particular is valued for its sweet sap which is har Ed to make maple syrup an iconic North American product I mean what would pancakes even be without it I shudder to think Beyond just eating maple wood is used in
furniture flooring and musical instruments due to its durability and attractive grain patterns and of course these trees are also essential to the environment providing habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species but what do you think do you appreciate the maple tree go ahead and Bellow all about it in the comment section down below number number nine the waona tree Once one of the most famous and photographed trees in all of yuse national park in California the wagon tree can be found in the Mariposa Grove of giant seoa and was known for having a
tunnel carve through its massive base allowing vehicles to pass through now much to the Delight of the then booming road trip taking American Tourist it was a massive photo opportunity and they didn't even have Instagram the tunnel was created in the late 19th century as a means to attract tourism to The Grove which is something that's been regretted in some ways ever since over the years countless tourists have driven through the tree and they were thrilled by the crazy sight of it people had more simple needs for their entertainment back then it would seem however
in 1969 due to concerns about potential harm being caused by vehicle traffic and environmental degration the tunnel would be closed to cars this tree has remained accessible to the pedestrians until it finally fell down during a snowstorm in 2017 marking the end of an era so that's a bummer however you can still go and look at the other really massive trees in the Mariposa Grove and they are awesome now aren't they number eight the Angel Oak Tree the Angel Oak Tree is located about 12 Mi away from Charleston South Carolina this is one of the
oldest living oak trees in the South and is considered a real gem in the heart of this historical area more than 40,000 people visit the Angel Oak each year and they Marvel at its age and Beauty believed to be around 400 years old Angel Oak has had a long while to grow so this remarkable tree has reached 66 1/2 ft tall which is approximately the height of a six-story building the trunk of the Mighty Oak tree has a tubby circumference of 28 ft and her longest Branch measures 1887 ft long so the tree is kind
of a big deal oh and one other thing Angel Oak is said to be haunted yes the tree is bound up in the history of slavery in the area the legend goes that the bodies of slaves were hung from its branches and vultures would then Feast upon them this is what people believed had caused the curse on the tree in the first place there's also a story that it was sacred Native American ground and it's led many people to believe that the place is deeply spiritual and that ghostly figures can be seen congregating around its
basee Charleston South Carolina is one of the most haunted places in America and has a ghost story for almost every single one of their historical places the Angel Oak is at once beautiful and moving its ancient branches May indeed connect us to times have past and people who have sat in its shade and lived and died beside of it and that's what a truly amazing place can do after all number seven juniper trees the juniper tree is a Hardy evergreen tree that can be found all across the Northern Hemisphere there are around 60 to 70
species of junipers and they're all extremely adaptable seemingly able to thrive in a whole bunch of different climates and terrains that sort of BL Hing like that he love the from arid deserts to high mountain ranges junipers have needle-like leaves which are generally colored green blue green or silver blue and they often produce small and fleshy cones or berry-like structures these cones are used to propagate new juniper trees and are also a great source of food for a lot of wildlife which includes birds and mammals so for humans the Juniper is used for the production
of juniper berries which are not really true berries but modified kinds of cones juniper berries have a weird and slightly spicy flavor and they are used as flavoring in all sorts of food and drink most famously perhaps in the production of gy juniper trees also have nice aromatic wood and essential oils which have been used in traditional medicine and as a fragrance and perfumes and cosmetics as well as these practical things the Juniper has also been part of a various amount of traditions in different cultures they've been associated with protection purification and wning off evil
spirits but they also play a vital role in stabilizing soils preventing erosion and providing habitat and food for wildlife which makes them an essential part of many ecosystems and that is no doubt the true source of their popularity all throughout history number six siba pentandra one of the largest trees in the American Tropics the silk cotton tree has long been of great significance in the lives of people who live within the region these massive deciduous trees are fast growing and regularly reach Heights of 80 ft or more the largest one being measured in at 240
ft tall the name of the tree is derived from the fruits that it Bears these oval-shaped fruits contain a lot of seed seeds which are surrounded by a dense pad of cotton-like fibers when the fruits ripen these fibers will then rain down from the trees thus giving the trees the name of silk cotton in Asia the stuff is known as Kapak and is used in many different ways often as insulation and padding in quilts and flotation devices or for pillows and mattresses as well as the fibers the trees flowers are considered to be an important
source of nectar for bees and bats and it's actually the bats that do most of the pollinating of these night blooming trees and then there are the additional folklore elements that surround the tree its bark is used in a traditional aphrodesiac concoction and the tree is featured heavily in Ancient Maya mythology the tree is still considered to be sacred in some places in South America today number five bobab trees the bobab tree can grow to become absolutely massive these colossal things can actually grow to be over 100 ft tall and may have trunks with a
diameter as fat as 33 ft that's a sizable waistband measurement indeed native to the island of Madagascar to the mainland continent of Africa and also to Australia this tree is one of the classic shapes on the African landscape in particular these large and interestingly shaped trees can also be found in many parts of Asia where they've been introduced over time these trees May grow to be very old there is a tree in Madagascar which has been named grandmother and she's estimated to be a remarkably spry 1,600 years old this tree is a useful and valuable
source of food both the leaves and the fruit of the tree are edible and they're often used in cooking as Leaf vegetables the fruit of the tree varies in flavor depending upon the species and for example the white pith of the tree in Australia has a tart Citrus flavor known to taste like sherbet in Angola the dried fruit of the tree is often boiled and then used for juice and desserts but in Zimbabwe the fruit is often eaten fresh or even stirred into porridge and then added into drinks number four Kyo Mako kikoo is a
red cedar conifer tree from New Zealand the evergreen tree belongs to the Cypress family and has slender upright growth and lovely smelling wood it's delightful I'm sure but what else can it do well these seem like regular tree things to me this tree can reach 100 ft tall and have narrow needle-like leaves that are dark green and arranged in flat and sprays their bark is reddish brown and will peel off in lovely satisfying strips to reveal a smooth surface underneath the wood of the tree is highly valued for its durability and fine grain and as
a result of this it's a sought-after material for construction furniture and even boat building this tree is considered Sacred by the indigenous people of New Zealand and there are many beliefs that surround it but mainly they just involve spiritual and healing properties pretty important stuff its bark is often used in traditional medicines as well as ceremonially and of course as a tree it has a massively important role to the natural environment as well it is a home and food source for many native birds and mammals as well as a whole boatload of insects but unfortunately
like many things we see today it is at risk the tree is under Threat by everything from introduced pests and diseases to habitat loss from encroaching human activity number three the Silver Birch the silver Birch's elegant appearance and striking white bark which peels in thin papery layers gives it a silvery gray Sheen and that my friends is where its name comes from because this tree is very pretty and unusually colored people like to plan it for all of the usual ornamental reasons silver birch trees generally grow up to about 50 to 80 ft with a
slender pyramid type shape when young and they gradually develop to a more rounded canopy as they get older the leaves are small and green and serrated turning a beautiful golden yellow in the fall which provides a stunning display of autumn Foliage for all of those Leaf peepers lots of animals birds and insects make their home in these trees it's especially important for European peacock butterfly larvae such a glamorous job but someone has to do it the wood has been used for generations to make everything from floors to furniture and even paper and in Nordic countries
the Silver Birch is associated with many myths and legends believed to have some properties that connect it to Renewal purification and protection number two the Corey tree the Cory tree is an iconic coniferous species that is native to New Zealand and one of the world's largest and longest lived trees it holds immense ecological cultural and historical significance they grow to a colossal size with some of them reaching 160 ft and a trunk diameter exceeding 16 ft some of these trees are estimated to be over a thousand years old which makes them amongst the longest living
trees on Earth their Timber is highly prized for its quality and durability and has been used for various purposes including ship building construction and carving these days the tree faces threats from soil born pathogens which cause Corey dieback disease strict biocurity measures are being implement imped to combat this threat while preserving the tree for the future number one the orka palm tree the arka Palm or Butterfly Palm or even bamboo palm is a palm tree duh from Madagascar and other places in the Indian Ocean these Palms typically grow to be 6 or 7 ft indoors
and are used for a lot of landscaping stuff but they can also reach 20 ft when planted in their natural outdoor habitat these plants sometimes in the smaller uh houses and yards that we have they have a distinctive tropical look that you would imagine when you think of a palm tree and they're really good at purifying the air they're effective at removing indoor pollutants such as from Malahide Benzene and others and I'm now worried why there's even for Malahide just randomly in the air in my place I best go buy a palm tree for myself
that'll definitely fit in my tiny house well that's all from the world of amazing trees which one blew you away the most let me know all about it in the comments section down below check out the other cool things on the screen and I'll see you next time
