9/15/2023 0 Comments Tree with moon sketch![]() ![]() Then I noticed an asterisk next to the tree’s name, and scrolled down to discover: “An asterisk denotes a tree that is no longer alive.” What a great pandemic-appropriate outing for a space reporter, I thought. (My tired pandemic brain had thought this year was the mission’s 50th anniversary, but turns out we’re living in 2022!) I read online that one moon tree, a loblolly pine, had been planted by the White House, within walking distance of my apartment in Washington, D.C. I learned about the existence of moon trees earlier this month while thinking about the anniversary of Apollo 14, which launched on this day in 1971. A few years after the astronauts returned home, some of the seeds-sycamores, redwoods, pines, firs, and sweetgums-were planted across the United States, to see how they would grow, or simply to keep a piece of moon history close by. ![]() While his fellow astronauts walked on the lunar surface, Roosa and the seeds flew round and round the moon until the crew was ready to come back. Stuart Roosa, one of the Apollo 14 astronauts, took a small canvas bag of tree seeds with him on the journey. Apollo 14-the third of six moon landings-is known, as I recently discovered, for its “moon trees.” Apollo 13, for nearly ending in disaster. Apollo 11, of course, is known for being the very first time human beings set foot on the moon. The American moon missions, more than 50 years later, are each memorable in their own way. ~ The Wisteria is a symbol of romance and the mysteries of a great and enduring love ~ The Sequoia is an emblem for long life, for attaining your lofty dreams, stretching your limits and reaching to be the best you can be. Is sit under a Redwood and you will hear the whispers of ancient wisdom Redwood is a symbol of forever, it is a great teacher all you need do ~ Pine tree signifies holiday celebrations, reaching for the stars and eternal life ~ The Palm tree symbolism includes peace, bending yet not breaking, and opportunity to enrich the soul Strength, purification, fruitfulness and peace. Relationship, it also represents the symbols for reward, victory, ~ To extend an olive branch, means to try to repair a strain in a ~ The mighty Oak is a symbol of courage and power, legend has it that it is the most powerful of all trees, the Mighty Oak stands strong through all things ~ Maple trees holds the wisdom of balance, promise and practical magic Twists and turns and being capable of staying true to yourself, never The Juniper is a fabled symbol of a great journey, having taken many ~ The Japanese Maple signifies great blessings and peaceful retreat Holly Tree ~ Holly trees holds the meanings of protection, overcoming anger and the celebration of winter solstice ~ The Heather symbolizes healing from within, immortality, rites of passage ~ The Hazel renowned as Witch Hazel in ancient lore represents hidden wisdom, dousing and divination and possessing cleansing healing powers ~ The fir has long been a symbol of springtime, fortitude and immortality ~ The Eucalyptus tree is symbolic of wealth abundance and foretellingįir Tree. ~ Elm tree signifies inner strength and the realm of intuitionĮucalyptus Tree. ~ Elder tree symbolizes new life, renewal and the fairy realmĮlm Tree. ~ Cypress tree meaning includes understanding the role of sacrificeĮlder Tree. ~ The Copaiba Balsam tree is a symbol for vitality and beautyĬypress Tree. theīlooming of a Cherry tree is considered a sign of good fortune and isĪlso a symbol of new romance, love and affectionĬopaiba Tree. ![]() ~ Cedar trees symbolic meanings include healing, cleansing and rituals of protectionĪwakenings and Rebirth are symbolized by the Cherry tree. ![]() ~ Birch meanings include new beginnings and cleansing of the past and vision questsĬ edar Tree. ~ Bonsai convey the symbols of meditation, harmony, peace, order of thoughts, balance and all that is goodīirch Tree. ~ Beech meaning includes tolerance, patience and lightness of spirit and wordsīonsai Tree. ~ The Bamboo stands for freedom of spirit, regeneration, renewal and flexibilityīeech Tree.
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