A PUB in a tree! Preposterous! by busi2ness
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I know this page is technically about photography but the Baobab is bound to raise some controversy. I was met by many comments about the trunk being hollow housing a pub of all things. This has been bothering me too but let me try and explain the facts very briefly:Â The baobab is biologically very different from an ordinary tree in that it has no core and its wood consists of fibers high in water content, resembling decaying willow wood but much more dense than a succulent. Some trees become hollow on the inside as part of a natural process without hampering its growth. Secondly the idea to have a pub inside comes from the days when the Lowveld was like the pioneering of the American Wild West. The first facilities established in a "town" used to be the watering hole which was also the chemist/drug store and ammunition dealer, not just a pub - so I am told.
The last controversy is size: I used the word "allegedly" the biggest because there are 3 trees being mentioned as the biggest and the fact giving rise to this discrepancy has to do with the height at which the circumference is measured around the trunk and some people use "size" as synonymous with "height".
The first photo shows the massive trunk and the door, then the pub on the inside and the bottom right shows a small "lounge" next door.
This tree is estimated to be 6000 years of age!
My previous two uploads of the "biggest" trees:
Thank you for comments and visits, your time is highly appreciated.
The last controversy is size: I used the word "allegedly" the biggest because there are 3 trees being mentioned as the biggest and the fact giving rise to this discrepancy has to do with the height at which the circumference is measured around the trunk and some people use "size" as synonymous with "height".
The first photo shows the massive trunk and the door, then the pub on the inside and the bottom right shows a small "lounge" next door.
This tree is estimated to be 6000 years of age!
My previous two uploads of the "biggest" trees:
Thank you for comments and visits, your time is highly appreciated.
Comments (78)
danob
Facinating story and tree, how can they tell how old it is without the usual growth rings... Maybe by its girth and it is a big un!!
thevolunteer
Awesome. Love the history lesson too. Aloha
monjo71
Very cool Piet. Thanks for the information. :) I learned something new today. Great shot. John
Littlejock
Impressive pic, and huge tree. Fantastic.
goodoleboy
Very interesting capture. That is really something to behold. That looks like a drinking lodge for elves and trolls in the first photo! Thanks you for accompanying text.
redchilicat
Holy cow! Impressive tree! I have a little itsy bitsy seedling of one of these trees that I started from a seed I bought from a catalog. :-) Your photos have excellent clarity, it's a very interesting collage!
logiloglu
WOW, thats great, i want to visit this pub too.drinking a beer or wine with you ! fascinating and impressive presentation ! #:O) ^^^^^^^^
DennisReed
Come to think of it, I have a lot of dead wood about me, and I'm sure there are things borrowed here & there! LOL!
VelvetMoxie
This is simply amazing! what a gorgeous tree...and the way they've used the inside is just WAY past any tree house here in the States--sure wish we had them here!!
Buffalo1
Order me up a cold one! South Africa is an amazing place!
morghana
So beautiful!... Impressive and wonderful tree! Fantastic!!!
npauling
Easily the most interesting tree I have seen. It certainly must be a whopper. Nice captures.
Richardphotos
anyway you did not do anything to the tree so I would not worry about certain comments.I appreciate you sharing such an awesome tree and captures
dtp
At list is free rent he he he very welldone cool staff.
lil_sizzler
Just amazing! I wouldn't believe it if not for your photos! I wonder if they're looking for bar maids?
amberlite
I was curious to see the inside!! very interesting and well presented!!
DJB
I am so glad you posted this. What an incredible scenario. I have to show people this, because I know they would have never seen something so unique. Thanks for sharing.
nikolais
baobab can serve so many functions. almost incredible data and photos on this one.
stuart83
Magnificient photography & presentation, thanks for sharing Stuart
P.Winberg
6000 years old...now that is indeed old...thankyou for this interesting information...great pictures too...I have never seen anything like this.
kimariehere
hahah what a cool find !!! i would go drink a beer in it!!! loved seeing this great collage of it!!!
Undertaker
Impressive shots.
Stringy
I have seen a pub in a cave but never in a tree. This is fascinating Lovely collage!
chips7
I wouldn't mind being a patron of your tree pub. Excellent job!
wildgoha
wow this could be my room LOL super photo and super hug PTA
cricri99
600 years old and drunk every night!! ..thank you for this informative shot!! it is incredible!! great picture!!
elmurray
What a great place to have a drink! Great story, great photos! It is always a pleasure look at your photos and share your knowledge. Thankyou Piet!
drag
I like the idea of the tree providing water for weary travlers. It is a most unique, mysteries tree.
A_Sunbeam
Fascinating! And it gives a new spin on "Ales from the wood"!
nathalie06
6000 years aged ? Probably one of the older of your little planet ! Well after to have seen these photographs, I must ask you something... could I came to live in this Baobab ? you know I'm looking for a little house, in a wild Nature, far from the cities.... This house is perfect for me !!!! I made my lugguage and I came ;o))))) Incredible. But I'll prefer to let this poor old Tree natural.... and not as a place for tourists ;o(((((( Hugs my friend.