Winterthur, Delaware, legacy of Henry Francis du Pont, 1880-1969, American

 

Weeping European beech (Fagus sylvatica pendula)

 

Somewhat dishevelled from the exterior. 

 

Magnificent in its interior. 

 

The ground on which it stands appears to be barren but we know that is alive otherwise it itself would have died long since.

 

Friend of many years now.