From my recent visit to the Skagit tulips. The trunks of the trees were at least 6 or 8 feet (2-3 meters) in diameter. They were OLD.

Red and pink tulips under sunshine and clouds in Mt. Vernon, WA

Red and pink tulips under sunshine and clouds in Mt. Vernon, WA

Connecting with Skywatch Friday, Seasonal Sundays, Our World Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, NF Catching the Light Monday, Scenic Weekends, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, Thursday Challenge (Tranquil), Pink SaturdayRuby Tuesday 2, Today’s Flowers, Floral FridayBlooming Friday, and Saturday Show Off. Thanks for your visit and try a search for tulips in the search field, why don’t you?