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Another iconic shape is that of the African baobab
(Adansonia digitata). Extraordinary large trunks
support a rather disorderly arrangement of primary
and secondary branches. Primary and secondary
branches mainly grow upwards, but will eventually
be forced to curve gently downwards by their massive
weight. Their size and shape is very dominant and
dwarfs everything around them.
Open spaces: Trees in Africa grow in wide open
areas. The landscapes portray these uninterrupted
views of trees growing in vast open spaces. The trees
and natural objects around them are simple and un-
cluttered.
Perspective: African trees are mostly seen from a
distant perspective. Trees are portrayed with slender
trunks, without severe taper. The canopies are open
with clear areas of negative space. Deadwood detail is
not very well defined and the nebari not prominent.
The vastness of the plains, the lack of easy access and
the possible presence of dangerous wild animals in
and around the tree are responsible for this.

Top and Second row; African
baobab
Middle left; Flat top form
Middle right and bottom row;
Umbrella form

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