….unusual trees that I saw in Amboise but very common throughout Europe
This is a form of pruning deciduous trees called Pollarding. It prevents the trees from becoming too large and gangly. It is considered a severe form of pruning and does not work on all trees.
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I don’t know if I like this kind of pruning! Very strange looking trees now! 😀
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When the leaves come in they look pretty normal but it is a pretty radical type of pruning.
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Almost unrealistic looking trees🤔
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They look alien before the leaves come out.
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