Tree-Watching: The Black Walnut’s Canopy of Circling Leaves
June 12, 2012
Pattern of black walnut leaves circling like a school of minnows
Looking up into the canopy of a black walnut tree
Black walnut leaves
It’s June and the trees are in full leaf, lovely green against blue skies. My eye was caught by the pattern formed by leaves of these black walnut trees as I walked to work yesterday. Each black walnut leaf is composed of 15 – 23 leaflets arranged alternately on a stem. They are pinnate compound leaves, with leaflets shaped like feathers. Looking up, I could see patches of leaves, which formed swirling circles, like a circling school of minnows! Quite beautiful!
Patterns of black walnut leaves
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June 12, 2012 at 6:09 am
That is a very interesting perspective!
June 12, 2012 at 11:49 am
Thanks for the walnut tree patterns love, the color variations and inspires one to do abstract drawings or paintings .
June 12, 2012 at 3:33 pm
You’re welcome, and thank you for commenting.
June 22, 2012 at 5:14 am
Beautiful photos.. Thank you
July 29, 2012 at 6:58 am
I’m so used to grumbling about how difficult it is to plant an edible garden in my yard that has 3 large black walnut trees that I don’t often stop to see the beauty of them. This piece has really inspired me to think on the positive side. Your photos are lovely! I really can’t thank you enough for this!
July 29, 2012 at 8:14 am
I love to hear how readers respond to my posts, so thank YOU for your comments.
July 29, 2012 at 8:17 am
You are most welcome.