Lyndhurst Weeping Willow-like tree

[Julia99]

Who remembers the large weeping-willow like tree at Lyndhurst. .it was off the path between the Conservatory and the House.  Does anyone know the actual type of tree that was?  I'm no horticulturist. . .

[Raineypark]

I haven't been there in a while, so I don't recall what you're referring to.....but if the tree was massively huge, it could be a Copper Beech tree.

[Midnite]

I thought it was an old American beech tree.

It had light grey and somewhat smooth bark, single shiny green leaves, and the branches spread out and touched the ground (as it had plenty of room).  You could actually get several people inside its canopy.

I assume that's the same as a copper beech, 'cept we don't see much Fall color 'round these here parts. 

[Raineypark]

I thought it was an old American beech tree.

It had light grey and somewhat smooth bark, single shiny green leaves, and the branches spread out and touched the ground (as it had plenty of room).  You could actually get several people inside its canopy.

I assume that's the same as a copper beech, 'cept we don't see much Fall color 'round these here parts. 

I believe Copper Beech trees are the largest in the Beech family.  There's one in the Bayard-Cutting Arboretum here on Lond Island, and you could fit a small Cape Cod house under its canopy.  

[sheenasma]

This tree?

[Midnite]

I love it, Sheenasma.  Well, here's a closeup of the trunk (and a mystery guest, lol)...

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[MsCriseyde]

Thank you, Midnite, for that stirring homage to my favorite portion of the Leviathan storyline. Too bad you can't make the mystery guest undulate. 

[Midnite]

Heh, heh!

Thought I'd keep it on topic by including a dark shadow. 

[victoriawinters]

When I had done some research on the trees surrounding the Lynhurst estate for ProfStokes' Tarrytown site, I discovered the trees surrounding Lyndhurst Mansion are Linden trees aka Basswood.  Hence the name of the mansion, Lyndhurst.  Catchy, don't you think?

Doesn't mean there isn't another type of tree on the property. However if it's near the main house, it's the best bet.

See page 10 for more information about the Linden tree.  There is also mention of the trees at this site Lyndhurst Official Site-Click on History

[Julia99]

OH my god Midnite. . i laughed so loud when I saw that picture and the "hidden individual"  Thanks for all your help everyone .. curiosity is now sated.