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Years ago we had a Walnut tree on the property. So many delicious Walnuts. Anytime anyone stopped by, I would hand them a paper bag, and invite them to take as many as they liked.
I recall it was the last tree on the property to lose its leaves. When it did, it would drop them all in the same day, sometimes all of them within only a couple hours. I was fortunate to catch the event several times. It was like watching snow fall, sometimes heavy, and sometimes lite. I think the fastest I ever witnessed, was inside of an hour, but my memory is not what it was.
I loved that tree. Now, sadly the Maple tree that stole the late afternoon Sun from the Walnut tree, is starting to really show signs of its age. It won't be much longer.
I grew up with those trees. The Walnut tree being around 100 years old, and the same for the Maple tree.
It is my belief that if either tree never came in contact with humans, they could've lasted another 100 years or more.
I'd much rather have the Walnut tree in place now, rather than the patio that sits in its place. I love my patio, but its not a giant elder with stories to tell and fruit to share.
I recall it was the last tree on the property to lose its leaves. When it did, it would drop them all in the same day, sometimes all of them within only a couple hours. I was fortunate to catch the event several times. It was like watching snow fall, sometimes heavy, and sometimes lite. I think the fastest I ever witnessed, was inside of an hour, but my memory is not what it was.
I loved that tree. Now, sadly the Maple tree that stole the late afternoon Sun from the Walnut tree, is starting to really show signs of its age. It won't be much longer.
I grew up with those trees. The Walnut tree being around 100 years old, and the same for the Maple tree.
It is my belief that if either tree never came in contact with humans, they could've lasted another 100 years or more.
I'd much rather have the Walnut tree in place now, rather than the patio that sits in its place. I love my patio, but its not a giant elder with stories to tell and fruit to share.