The Wonderboom is a unique 1000-year old fig tree found north of the Magaliesburg
Mountains in Pretoria. Today, the tree is made up of a small grove of trees, including the original trunk – which is over 5.5 metres wide – and about 16 ‘daughter’ trees which sprang forth from the original mother tree. The tree’s growth pattern is unique. As the tree grew, its branches spread and drooped to the ground, and eventually took root, forming new, smaller trees around the core.

The Wonderboom is a unique 1000-year old fig tree found north of the Magaliesburg Mountains in Pretoria. Today, the tree is made up of a small grove of trees, including the original trunk – which is over 5.5 metres wide – and about 16 ‘daughter’ trees which sprang forth from the original mother tree. The tree’s growth pattern is unique. As the tree grew, its branches spread and drooped to the ground, and eventually took root, forming new, smaller trees around the core.

The Voortrekkers, led by Hendrik Potgieter, discovered the tree in 1836 and named it the
Wonderboom. Thereafter, many Voortrekkers used it as a rest stop on their journeys.
I used a kit by Rosie with a photo off the net

The Voortrekkers, led by Hendrik Potgieter, discovered the tree in 1836 and named it the Wonderboom. Thereafter, many Voortrekkers used it as a rest stop on their journeys. I used a kit by Rosie with a photo off the net

simsage says:
Fabulous Tree, (out of One came Many) and gorgeous page Lee. !!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 15, 2021

Xguern66 says:
What an amazing tree (now a nursery of trees) Another great page for my challenge - thank you Lee.
Feb 13, 2021

China Doll says:
Oh yes, these are gorgeous trees. Beautiful layout!
Feb 14, 2021

littlepixel says:
What a Gorgeous page!!!!
Feb 13, 2021

Banda says:
Amazing tree, really has its own little 'family'
A terrifc picture and page Lee
Feb 13, 2021

Lori47 says:
Fantastically framed photo of this wonderful Wonderboom tree and what great information about it!!! Great challenge entry page Lee!!!
Feb 13, 2021

Moongirl says:
Beautiful page and tree, Lee!!!!
Feb 13, 2021

valrushton says:
Wonderful page for the challenge!
Feb 13, 2021

Ferro says:
The is life in the oldies!!!! Terrific choice
Feb 13, 2021

2017Westie says:
Fabxx
Feb 13, 2021