Trees come together to form an amazing part of nature. Vital to our own survival, they are found scattered around city squares, found in suburban towns and, most importantly, in uninhabited forests around the world. The global tree population is estimated to exceed 400 billion altogether, representing 23,000 different species.

While most of some of the more exotic species are supposed to only be found in the wild, some of the most exquisite have been recorded that also grew in urban settings. There’s a 125-year-old Rhododendron Tree, for example, found outside a private owner’s garage. With stunning pink flowers, what makes this tree special is the fact that it is actually a collection of very large shrubs.

Similarly, you can find some of the most impressive trees from around the world. Here are a few worth knowing:

144-year-old wisteria in Japan

Due to the enormous size of the wisteria, forestry officials are forced to place huge steel bars to hoist their extensive vines. These vines come in vibrant shades of pink and purple. With an area of ​​90 square meters, tourists from all over the world flock to this site to see it first hand.

The Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland

Originally planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century, this tree was intended to serve as a pleasant entryway when entertaining guests. Hundreds of years later, this tree still stands, transformed into an object of intrigue for those who come to see it. Game of Thrones fans will be able to recognize the Dark Hedges as they are the location where King’s Road is shot.

The Giant Sequoia – General Sherman

This tree makes the list of the most amazing in the world due to its large size. This redwood is found in Sequoia National Park, California. Thought to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, this 275-foot tree is the largest non-clonal tree in the world by volume. Its base is over 100 feet wide.

El Pando – Quaking Aspen

Also known as the Trembling Giant; This massive colony of quaking aspen makes its settlement on more than 100 acres of land in Utah. While each tree sprouts from a single organism, they all share a single giant underground root system. Altogether, the Pando is believed to weigh around 6,615 tons, making it the heaviest living organism on planet Earth.

Montezuma Cypress – The Tule Tree

Also known as El Arbol del Tule, this Montezuma cypress is found on the grounds of the Santa María del Tule church in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a circumference of 119 feet and a height of 116 feet, this tree has significant historical significance. Legends suggest that the tree was planted 1400 years ago by a priest of the Aztec god of the storm. Others believe it is about 2,000 years old.

With a host of other exquisite trees waiting to be discovered around the world, nature lovers make it a point to visit these sites and admire the works of the universal artist, Mother Nature.