This is a photo of myself standing in front of a Blue Spruce which is in my yard. I have several favorite trees, but the Blue Spruce is my favorite above all for many reasons. One reason is that the Blue Spruce, along with all Evergreens, is symbolic of endurance through the hardships of life, as well as the wonderful color that brightens the landscape and brings joy to every yard. My other favorite trees are the Quaking Aspen, Bald Cypress, European Mountain Ash, Japanese Maple, Katsura, and the list goes on.

-Bloomington, IL