Tree on White - Triplaris cumingiana
by Matt Tilghman
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Tree on White - Triplaris cumingiana
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Matt Tilghman
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This entry in the Trees on White series feature Triplaris cumingiana, also known as the ant tree. It is called the ant tree because in parts of its native range, there is a species of ant which commonly inhabits its branches, and protects the tree from herbivores. The flowers are exquisite, but I find the trunk equally beautiful. The tree sometimes developes small but lovely buttresses, like those pictured here. The bark is prone to peeling, leaving the trunk splotchy and marbled.
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January 1st, 2015
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