tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post6859225115895105821..comments2023-06-01T06:00:52.185-05:00Comments on The Giraffe Head Tree: I LOVE WISCONSIN!The Giraffe Head Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-72563862396461169312009-11-27T18:29:50.184-06:002009-11-27T18:29:50.184-06:00The leaves are certainly from the mulberry (Morus ...The leaves are certainly from the mulberry (Morus alba, possibly), but a first look at the tree trunk's girth, bark and form (what I could see of it) to me suggested a native silver maple (Acer saccharinum), which has other names in other parts of the continent. Here's a Wiki link, though I find the bark on a mature tree like this one to be shaggier than the picture:<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_saccharinumHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-31164416595006633012009-11-22T10:32:42.861-06:002009-11-22T10:32:42.861-06:00Wow, I LIVE in Wisconsin and sometimes yearn for w...Wow, I LIVE in Wisconsin and sometimes yearn for warmer climes (actually almost always when in the throes of winter) but you offered me a view from fresh eyes. Wisconsin is lovely, charming, and Midwesterners, I'm told, are soooo nice! :-) (compared to who, I always wonder!)<br /><br />So funny, my husband's family has a home in Williams Bay. And I've had a few meals in that "historic icon" of a restaurant. Hmmm!<br /><br />I didn't recognize the tree, might not be native, but I have a naturalist friend at the Arboretum (always handy!) and I'll have her confirm the ID.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. You always leave such wonderful comments, I always look forward to seeing you in blogger-land!Bo Mackisonhttp://seededearth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-52279147645344280732009-11-22T09:32:13.717-06:002009-11-22T09:32:13.717-06:00This post is fabulous to be reading on a rainy Sun...This post is fabulous to be reading on a rainy Sunday, Debi, or anytime for that matter! I felt tired along with you, but rejuvenated from Wisconsin and those giant trees. We do have a thing for all trees, but big ones in particular. I too thought the leaf looked like a mulberry, perhaps those seedlings did not come from the big tree? We have mulberries pop up here all over, far from the closest ones on a neighbor's property. Still exquisite shape to them. I love the look on Sky's face. A kindred spirit. :-)<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-64661380588311390362009-11-21T18:08:47.555-06:002009-11-21T18:08:47.555-06:00Wow. I. love. that. tree. It truly is magical. Tho...Wow. I. love. that. tree. It truly is magical. Those leaves are stunning as well. If I were a leaf, they would be the leaf I aspired to be :)<br /><br />I had no idea Wisconsin was such a beauty - thank you for sharing.Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-89461680958401189012009-11-20T16:14:29.446-06:002009-11-20T16:14:29.446-06:00You convinced me! I wanna move to Wisconsin also!
...You convinced me! I wanna move to Wisconsin also!<br /><br />And thanks for visiting my blog. I really need to start posting again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-45460472619673076382009-11-18T17:18:13.532-06:002009-11-18T17:18:13.532-06:00Wisconsin's kettle maraine are is full of love...Wisconsin's kettle maraine are is full of lovely rolling hills, lakes and streams. I learned to snow ski in Lake Geneva. Used to go there from the Chicago suburbs because the drinking age was 18. It is pretty country. Glad you were refreshed by it and want to go back.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-993160984980056822009-11-18T16:03:29.857-06:002009-11-18T16:03:29.857-06:00I Googled White Mulberry and those leaves look ver...I Googled White Mulberry and those leaves look very similar as does the shape. This tree was HUGE - like 40-50 ft. Do they get that big? Back to Wikipedia I reckon! Thanks for the suggestion, Eve - I'll let Sky know!<br /><br />Randy - the diner is a typical 40's style, shaped just like an igloo. I Googled it, too, and it's listed in the Wisconsin iconic restaurants, or whatever. You would have loved it!<br /><br />Bernie - we were sooooo tired from the Bar Mitzvah that we were just wanting to go home, but the moment we rolled across the state line into Wisconsin we became enchanted. This stop turned out to be crucial for peace of mind - it brought us pure joy from deep within. Always keep an open mind - note to self.The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-54589459293448061612009-11-18T15:30:33.325-06:002009-11-18T15:30:33.325-06:00Interesting story but i wonder what the deal with ...Interesting story but i wonder what the deal with the Arctic Diner is. made me feel right at home.wcgillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364390980378931271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-10491146370617109142009-11-18T14:38:31.792-06:002009-11-18T14:38:31.792-06:00Debi...to save you time, look up White Mulberry. &...Debi...to save you time, look up White Mulberry. "A native of China, introduced here for silkworm culture in Colonial times".<br />Arbor Day Foundation<br />That's what it looks like to me!<br />:-)Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-17268941968316517242009-11-18T14:32:24.636-06:002009-11-18T14:32:24.636-06:00Wonderful! I'll be looking into those leaves. ...Wonderful! I'll be looking into those leaves. I've a book here somewhere!! That's a lot of photos, I hope you find many treasures in them!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618636316183469027.post-68145150089836126922009-11-18T14:10:43.626-06:002009-11-18T14:10:43.626-06:00The shapes of those leaves are very exquisite. Le...The shapes of those leaves are very exquisite. Let us know if you find out what tree they belong to then. They are like pieces of jigsaw puzzle. <br /><br />- The inside is christmassy and the outside is thanksgivingy. - Feels like a place filled with gifts and a sense of presence and that which permeates gratitude into the external world. <br /><br />It looks like you had a fun trip. If we are open to the New, it will always be fun and exciting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com