Why did the Dragon's Blood fall?, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

After years of drought, recent rainfall has resulted in heavy growth in the tree's canopy. We believe the roots were unable to support the rapid increase in weight nd failed, causing the tree to fall over on Friday 2 may.
Botanic trust arborists are doing all they can to save the tree, and believe it has 40-60% chance of survival.
The Dragon's Blood Tree Dracaena draco is succulent, very hrdy and drought tolerant. In the wild, it can live upto 650 years and reaches heights od around 10-12 meters-growing about one metre every ten years. The common name refers to the red-brown resin secreted by the tree when the bark or leaves are cut.
This tree is over 100 years old. a native of the canary islands, Spain, it was planted during the Directorship of Joseph Maiden (1896-1924).

*** The information has been taken from the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.

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Nicou (193814) 2013-12-08 19:24

Hello

quelle vue sur cette plante sueprbe compo quel forme et position un châpeau vert penché sueprbe compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

danos (110407) 2013-12-08 23:16

Hi Dibyendu,
a good documentar shot from the fallen dragon of the Royal Botanic garden of Sydney.I apreciate the informative note as the good presentation.

Regards,Danos

jhm (211738) 2013-12-09 3:27

Hello Dibyendu,

Indeed without rain get we no nice plants or flowers
Colours and sharpness are perfect.
Very well composition, nice captured.
Well done, TFS.

Have a nice week,
John.

clic (76) 2014-01-12 4:38

Hello Dibyendu
Before reading your note, I thought the tree was artistically-trimmed that way!
People gathered nearby appear as mourners in a graveyard!
You included the distant leafy for a good visual balance to your picture.
Cheers.
Robert