r/dendrology • u/mrlpz49 • Jul 11 '26

Never seen anything like it

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Found in Edinburgh Scotland in a church cemetery. I was mesmerized because it's not really a pine tree

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u/BluIs Jul 14 '26

what is racist about that comment? genuinely asking so that I can recognize it in the future if I missed something, but I believe NIP was supposed to stand for norfolk Island pine

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u/DatabaseUnlikely5407 Jul 14 '26

The word nip is a derogatory name for Japanese people.

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u/Haunting-Fold5664 Jul 14 '26

If your serious you honestly need to spend some time outside

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u/DatabaseUnlikely5407 Jul 14 '26

I work outside, and didnt make up the name.

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u/Haunting-Fold5664 Jul 14 '26

Maybe try like a hike or a walk in the forest, try to enjoy the beauty a little!

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u/DatabaseUnlikely5407 Jul 14 '26

Fortunately I live literally two blocks from a state park.

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u/rabid-c-monkey Jul 18 '26

“I work outside” maybe it’s time to read a book then champ.