A `` Vliegden`` (Fir tree) in the dunes   by pyrrhula

A `` Vliegden`` (Fir tree) in the dunes

A `` Vliegden`` (fir tree)will be dispersed through natural seeding of the Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ). The name is due to the manner in which the seed from the tree is spread, it is in fact carried by the wind. The seed of the ~`Vliegden`` tree is light and has a wing so the wind can take it pretty far.
There is no question of a separate genetic form, but by the natural spread out on mainly open sandy areas such as heath and shifting sands does the shape of the fir tree quite different from the pine growing in a forest. Forest trees are to light by planting many trees in a dense context little ground in a mutual competition. As a result, they develop long, straight trunks and high canopies. ``Vliegen Dennen`` is often only, captures around lights, and thereby grows into a tree with low-hanging branches and broad crown. Even if a group of pine fly together grows into a forest preserved this.
Pines love sandy soil so this is a good spot for it. Nicely captured.
December 11th, 2016  
Bep
Mooie foto. Ik zou het een 'vliegden' noemen. We zien ze hier ook vrij veel.
December 11th, 2016  
That tree has bee there a long time by the size of it !!
December 11th, 2016  
Beautiful shot. Thank you for the history. This tree is indeed quite different than the ones I have seen in forests.
December 12th, 2016  
Nice that you add a bit of history of the pines growing in your area. they definitely look different from ours here.
December 12th, 2016  
Pretty composition and golden light.
December 12th, 2016  
I like the composition, too. The path in the sand leads my eyes up to the tree. The tree is not a shape that I'm accustomed to even in the sandy areas.
December 12th, 2016  
Wonderful landscape shot
December 12th, 2016  
Beautiful tree and really interesting history.
December 12th, 2016  
Beautiful shot, love the composition and thank you for sharing the history :)
December 12th, 2016  
Pretty lighting, the trees do have a lovely shape, thanks for sharing
December 12th, 2016  
So pretty and I like your pov.
December 12th, 2016  
Lovely.
December 12th, 2016  
How beautiful- the sky, the tree and dune.
December 12th, 2016  
A lovely shot and an interesting background story!

Ian
December 12th, 2016  
lovely shot and great information about this tree :)
December 12th, 2016  
Doet me denken aan waar ik oorspronkelijk vandaan kom, de Veluwe.
December 13th, 2016  
Really interesting as well as a good find. Love the sunlight.
December 15th, 2016  
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