Big Mama, an ancient bald cypress that reigned as Virginia's largest tree, has died after an unexpected illness. The champ passed away quietly at her home at Cypress Bridge, a remote swamp in the Nottoway River 80 miles southeast of Richmond.
Big Mama spent most of her life engaged in anonymous volunteer work, such as removing carbon dioxide from the air and providing homes for birds and bugs.
But in her final three years, Big Mama attracted statewide attention for her great size and age. Big Mama was among about 100 leafy stars featured in the new book, "Remarkable Trees of Virginia."
Big Mama began her career as a seedling, long before Columbus set foot in the New World -- and possibly during the time of Jesus Christ.
From the Richmond Times
The day before Big Mama was classified as dead, is the day I painted that painting of the beautiful tree---kinda weird right?!?!
4 comments:
that's crazy about your painting and big mamma passing. Hmmm. Don't start a trend like a lady at my work did. She takes photos of things and they die not long after (its wierd). A barn burned down after she took a pict of it, a kitten passed away, an old lady passed away, a tree died...its been wierd. I told her not to take picts of me, lol. But yeah, that is wierd about the painting. It was an awesome painting though. And its a good thing you and Temp went to see the tree before it passed on!
I'm glad we got to see her before she died. The forest is still a beautiful place to go canoeing.
oh wow, love the write up on this :)
Although sad, this blog was terribly funny! You are mighty clever! Is it right to say that Big Mama is in a better place now or not?
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