Landmark The tree is situated over a small creek that drains from the cliff onto the beach. Spruce is a species that can grow to over 300-feet-tall but the Tree of Life is thick and squat.

The paintings showcase a wide-range of symbolism, using the landscape, the boat, the river and everything in between as a way to express the feelings and emotions being felt at each life stage.

May 16, 2024 / 9:59 AM EDT / CBS News The "grotesque" baobab tree has long been known as the "tree of life" for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid regions.