Is this a real tree?

forgatmigej · 21st March 2011, 01:10 PM

I saw the new movie Red Riding Hood and I noticed that there were some trees in the film that had spikes all down the trunks and they reminded me of thorns, but spaced out. Does this tree actually exist? The filmed the movie in Vancouver, Canada.

Here is a picture of the poster:

Thanks!

Brent Ferris · 21st March 2011, 04:22 PM

If these are real trees, the apparent thorns could just as easily be small branches, ends broken and dead. In my experience, thorns seldom exceed 3-4 inches in length -- and they from Hawthorns (Crataegus sp) or Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos).

Done it · 21st March 2011, 07:36 PM

I watched the trailer, I think they're just movie trees but there is an image that looks like them. I don't know what it is, maybe just dead branches.

The movie sure gets a bad write up.

Brent Ferris · 22nd March 2011, 12:56 AM

The 2nd tree looks like a spruce (by the bark), and the branch ends look to have been sharpened to enhance the spooky feeling, and then naturalized to keep out reality with the audience. The bigger first picture looks the same -- they look like real trees (possibly pines), with manipulated branches.

I guess it is possible they were added on to the trees, the bases look unnaturally large - and too consistently.

I haven't seen the movie or the trailer, but I agree the writeup says why bother.

21st March 2011, 01:10 PM	#1
forgatmigej I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1	Is this a real tree? I saw the new movie Red Riding Hood and I noticed that there were some trees in the film that had spikes all down the trunks and they reminded me of thorns, but spaced out. Does this tree actually exist? The filmed the movie in Vancouver, Canada. Here is a picture of the poster: Thanks! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 21st March 2011 at 08:25 PM. Reason: loaded pic to server and embedded as per the RULES!

21st March 2011, 04:22 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Is this a real tree? If these are real trees, the apparent thorns could just as easily be small branches, ends broken and dead. In my experience, thorns seldom exceed 3-4 inches in length -- and they from Hawthorns (Crataegus sp) or Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos). __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

21st March 2011, 07:36 PM	#3
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Is this a real tree? I watched the trailer, I think they're just movie trees but there is an image that looks like them. I don't know what it is, maybe just dead branches. The movie sure gets a bad write up. Attached Thumbnails

22nd March 2011, 12:56 AM	#4
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Is this a real tree? The 2nd tree looks like a spruce (by the bark), and the branch ends look to have been sharpened to enhance the spooky feeling, and then naturalized to keep out reality with the audience. The bigger first picture looks the same -- they look like real trees (possibly pines), with manipulated branches. I guess it is possible they were added on to the trees, the bases look unnaturally large - and too consistently. I haven't seen the movie or the trailer, but I agree the writeup says why bother. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704 Last edited by Brent Ferris; 22nd March 2011 at 01:00 AM. Reason: added thought

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