Yesterday afternoon I took a break from rebuilding blogs and went on a walk with my son. Of course I had my camera with me. I have always been fascinated with joshua trees and the unique limbs and the crookedness of this tree caught my attention as we walked by. Here are thirteen things you may not have known about joshua trees.
- they are also know as yucca brevifolia
- they are native to Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah
- they do not have growth rings like traditional trees
- they grow quickly their first 10 years at a rate of 3 inches per year and then just 1.5 inches a year thereafter
- they produce flowers in the spring, generally late February to late April
- they are pollinated by the yucca moth
- Cahuilla Indians used the leaves to make sandals and baskets
- they produce a black fruit which actually contains the seeds for planting new seeds
- they have a high tolerance for drought
- they average between 20-30 feet tall
- they are a member of the lily family
- Mormon homesteaders used the limbs and trunk of the tree for fencing and corrals
- the tallest joshua tree within Joshua Tree National Park is located in Queen Valley, stands over 40 feet tall and is believed to be over 300 years old
Now that I have shared thirteen things with you on this Thursday, I am going to go visit other bloggers who participate in this weekly theme. You can too! Just click on the link and you will be magically transported to the home of Thursday’s Thirteen.
