Trees On Stamps :

I remember that name, Pandanus, from somewhere, probably reading Tales of the South Pacific or some such years ago.

It is amazing how large some trees grow. I wish that tree stamps had some animals or a man next to them to give some perspective on their size.

I suppose even something like that wouldn't give a perspective on the scale of their importance in the whole ecosystem.

I just happened to remember I had a few trees in the collection. Thanks for opening the thread.
Borneo


Another "African Orange" - Mocambique


A couple from AntiguaBatum (I've been advised it wasn't/ thanks!)... also in other denominations.




MN Statehood, 1958



World Forestry Congress 1960

Two More:

Here is an image of a stamp depicting a gnarled tree trunk and a fir tree, designed and engraved by Michel Monvoisin after drawings by French artist Marie-Elizabeth Wrede (1898-1981), and issued by France on May 18, 1968 to publicize the "twinning" of the Rambouillet Forest in France and the Black Forest in Germany, Scott No. 1214, Y&T No. 1561.

- nethryk

Here are images of the four stamps in a set showing hazelnut (Corylus avellana) tree branches in each season of the year, designed by French artist Pierrette Lambert, engraved by Jean Pheulpin, and issued by Monaco on February 24, 1986, Scott Nos. 1525-28. Note: This set was only issued precanceled.

- nethryk

Spring


Summer


Autumn


Winter

Symbolic olive tree on map with its roots in the Balkan capitals, engraved and printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., and issued by Turkey on October 20, 1931 to publicize the Second Balkan Conference, held in Istanbul, Scott No. 732.

- nethryk

Didn't seee this set of U.S. Trees posted yet.

And an FDC for Jersey Trees for Life 75th Anniversary issue

Spain. Pinus Pinaster

Chile 1948 Centenary of Claudio Gay Mouret Publication on Chilean Flora and Fauna



The Chilean Wine Palm is a large, feather type palm from Chile (with the fattest trunk of any palm in the world). The common name 'Wine Palm' is derived from the fact that the trunk is full of a sweet honey like syrup that can be fermented into wine. Unfortunately for the palm, the whole tree must be sacrificed to do so. Many we're indeed cut down to make wine, thus landing the Jubaea on the endangered species list.
(This is a brief summary gleamed from various internet sources, I'm no expert, I'm just trying to add some interest to my collection)

Chile 1948 Centenary of Claudio Gay Mouret Publication on Chilean Flora and Fauna



Cryptocarya alba, the Peumo, is an evergreen tree that grows in Chile and Argentina. It measures up to 20 meters height and one meter diameter, with cracked grey bark. It has very scented leaves. The fruit is a red berry and is edible. The wood is very hard and resistant to moisture. The bark is used for tanning leather and dying orange colour. It is appreciated as ornamental and fruit-producing tree.

Chile 1948 Centenary of Claudio Gay Mouret Publication on Chilean Flora and Fauna



Araucaria Araucanian (or the Monkey-puzzle Tree, or Monkey Tail Tree) is an evergreen tree growing to 130ft with a 7ft trunk diameter. the tree is native to central and southern Chile, western Argentina and south Brazil. Because of the great age it reaches it is sometimes described as a living fossil. It is the national tree of Chile. At one time called Araucaria imbricata (an invalid name, as it did not use Molina's older species epithet).

Great Britain, 2004, 50th Anniversary of Publication of The Fellowship of The Ring and The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Picked out these two tree related stamps from the ten issued.
- The Forest of Lothlorien
- Fangorn Forest

Here is an image of an airmail stamp depicting Aucoumea kalaineana, also known locally as Okoumé, designed by André Peyrie, engraved by Claude Jumelet, and issued by Gabon on December 5, 1967, Scott No. C62.

- nethryk

Bulgarian tree 1964. One of a set of six. Only described in the catalogue as 'various old trees'.