Одним из красивейших деревьев в природе по праву considered liriodendron (or tulip tree). Golovinka is a resort microdistrict within the city of Sochi, in which every tourist can appreciate the beauty and greatness of this tree. Where exactly is this natural monument located? How old is he? And when does a tulip tree bloom in Golovinka?
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron or Lyran) -a large deciduous tree from the Magnolia family, reaching a height of 30-50 meters. Lives up to 500 years. In the “young” age, the crown of the Lyran has a pyramidal shape. But over time, it stretches out and more and more resembles an oval in outline.
Кора у молодых деревьев гладкая, серо-зеленая, у more mature - rough, with numerous rhomboid furrows. The flowers look like tulip buds (hence the name of the tree). They can be of different colors.
The natural distribution of tuliptrees - the east coast of the United States and the valley of the Ohio River. The tree is the national symbol of the three American states - Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. Lyriodendron is cultivated in temperate and subtropical latitudes in many countries of the world. In particular, it can be found in parks and squares of Norway, Ukraine, Russia, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and other states.
Sochi subtropics of the Black Sea coastRussia is one of the few places in Eastern Europe where a tulip tree was successfully acclimatized in the 19th century. In Golovinka grows a magnificent representative of this botanical species. We will tell about it further in more detail.
Have you ever seen tulips growing on the branches of a huge tree? If not, then feel free to go to the Black Sea coast, in Lazarevsky district.
Tulip tree in Golovinka strikes not onlyits beauty, but also its size. Its height is 35 meters, and the diameter of the crown is 27 meters. It’s not so easy to photograph this giant: you have to go as far as possible! Golovinsky Liran has a huge trunk: almost 2.5 meters in diameter. To fully cover it, you will need at least eight adults.
In the immediate vicinity of the natural monument are souvenir shops, where tourists can buy magnets and commemorative coins with the image of a woody giant.
Сколько лет тюльпановому дереву в Головинке?If you believe the information plate - 150. This giant on the Black Sea coast is obliged to the General of the Tsarist Army, Nikolay Raevsky. In his spare time from military service, he was known to be very interested in botany. In 1837, the general spent a huge amount of money to bring and plant exotic species of plants on the Black Sea coast. Among them was this lyriodendron.
If this story is true, then the tree is not less than 160years old. However, many tourists are sure that the age of Golovinsky Lyran is more solid. Local residents claim that he is already more than 800 years old, which is very doubtful. Whose words to believe - you decide.
Tulip tree in the village of Golovinka attractstourists not only by their size, but also by numerous legends. So, according to one of them, the tree has a huge and inexhaustible supply of vital energy. You can get a particle of this wood force by touching the lyran with your back. In this position it is necessary to stand by the tree for several minutes.
Another interesting legend is related to the hollow,which can not be overlooked on the trunk of a tulip tree. It is believed that this hollow is able to fulfill human desires. But on one condition: making a wish, you must get into it with a coin. You will miss - the desire will not come true, and if you get - expect it to be executed as soon as possible!
The resort village Golovinka is located on the highwayE97, between Lazarevsky and Bolshoi Sochi. Getting here is not a problem. In Golovinka can be reached by bus, taxi or train. The last option is the cheapest and most convenient, since buses very often go full. A taxi ride from Bolshoi Sochi to Golovinka will cost you 2000-3500 rubles, depending on the season, day of the week and time of day.
Выйдя на автобусной остановке в поселке, нужно go down the street Kommunarov to the sea, and then turn left. After going a little more (200 meters), you will see a huge crown - this will be the famous tulip tree. Another landmark will serve you a huge guest house "Castle by the Sea", located nearby.
When does a tulip tree bloom?The period of its flowering usually falls on the end of May - the beginning of June. Accordingly, it is best to plan your trip to Golovinka at this time of year. Blooms liriodendron very bright and abundant. Its flowers resemble huge buds of tulips from which orange pedicels look out. During the flowering of the tulip tree, the immediate surroundings are filled with fresh and pleasant aromas.
