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Ann Arbor is called Tree Town

Ann Arbor is called Tree Town.

Ann Arbor's "Tree Town" nickname stems from the dense forestation of its parks and residential areas. The city contains more than 50,000 trees along its streets and an equal number in parks. This was not shot in a park but in a neighborhood I was showing homes in on Friday. I thought it was a beautiful tree and was glad the developer didn't cut it down.Soon it will be in full bloom.

A person living in Ann Arbor is called an "Ann Arborvite". I took this on my cell phone for my photo blog.

Ann Arbor Tree

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9 comments • Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate • March 21 2010 11:03AM

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Hi Missy... that's a great looking tree and you shot it so well that it almost looks like a painting!

Posted by Steve Shatsky, SFR - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (469)449-9840 (Prudential Texas Properties) 5 months ago

Missy:  Yes... a great looking tree.  Trees add so much to a neighborhood, and to an entire area.  Here is another piece of "tree history" for you.  Cleveland, Ohio is referred to as "The Forest City"... probably because of reasons similar to the ones you cite for Ann Arbor.

Many areas of Cleveland are heavily wooded, and Cleveland is also surrounded by a park system called "The Emerald Necklace."  I can remember in my "younger years" LOL... going for rides in the countryside... just getting "lost" on purpose in the forest that is, and that surrounds Cleveland.  Great post, and thanks for bring this reminder about Cleveland to my mind's eye.  Have a Great Sunday !

Posted by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (HomeFindersDFW) 5 months ago

Beautiful photo, and I would imagine un-retouched? We have too many developments in my area where it was cheaper for the builder to plow down every tree than try to keep a bit of the historical charm of the area. Nice to hear it's not like that everywhere.

Posted by So King County~ Colleen Fischesser & Co Specializing in Maple Valley since 1990! (RE/MAX Select R.E~ Designated Broker/Owner) 5 months ago

Interesting Missy! I bet that tree is quite beautiful once the leaves are back on it:)

Posted by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty) 5 months ago

We have a lot of trees that are blooming now.......no dogwoods yet though.  They come out a little later.  What kind of tree is that one?  It is awfully nice even with bare limbs.

Posted by Ann Allen ~ SRES ASP e-PRO REALTOR® ~ Birmingham Alabama Luxury Homes (Keller Williams Realty) 5 months ago

Missy - An Ann Arborvite - & a Michigander?  That was interesting & the tree's shape is beautiful.

Posted by Susan Brown (Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too)) 5 months ago

Beautiful picture - especially knowing it is from your cell phone.

Posted by Cathy Tishhouse Royal Oak Real Estate (RE/MAX Showcase Homes) 5 months ago

Hi Missy - beautiful tree, and that is a great shot from your cell phone. They really do take great pictures!

Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) 5 months ago

That is one talented phone ;-) I have never been to Ann Arbor but I can only imagine how picturesque it must be. Great fun fact - I had no clue that it was know as Tree Town

Posted by Cara Pearlman, Realtor® - ABR, SFR (Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc) 5 months ago

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