World's largest sand Christmas tree kicks off West Palm's holidays

VIDEO: West Palm Beach's Holiday Sandi Tree is getting ready for opening night, December 4th. A team of talented sand sculptors is putting the final touches on the masterpiece that is Sandi, along with four smaller sculptures that line the waterfront. Sandi is more than 700 tons and 35 feet of fun, and you won't want to miss her. Here's a look at how she's shaping up. #sanditree #sandtree #christmastree #holidayinparadise #westpalmbeach #florida | The City of West Palm Beach

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Spiny trunk of Sandbox Tree (Hura crepitans) with ants.

Hura crepitans, noto anche come "Albero della dinamite", è ricoperto di spine piene di veleno e produce frutti esplosivi. I frutti sembrano piccole zucche, ma quando sono completamente maturi esplodono con un forte scoppio e lanciano i loro semi verso l'alto, a 150 miglia all'ora. | Per appassionati di piante

The sandbox tree (Hura crepitans) is an evergreen tree native t... | Filo