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{{ | | name=White Tree of Gondor | ||
| image=[[ | | image=Ted Nasmith - The White Tree.jpg | ||
| | | caption="[[:File:Ted Nasmith - The White Tree.jpg|The White Tree]]" by [[Ted Nasmith]] | ||
| othernames=White Tree of Minas Tirith | | pronun= | ||
| | | othernames=White Tree of Minas Tirith, White Tree of the Eldar | ||
| location=[[Minas Ithil]], later [[Minas Tirith]] | |||
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| family=Trees of [[Galathilion]]'s line | | family=Trees of [[Galathilion]]'s line | ||
| appearance=A white tree with leaves dark on top and silver beneath; and clusters of white blossoms | |||
| appearance=A white tree | | gallery=the White Tree of Gondor | ||
| | }} | ||
The '''White Tree of Gondor''' stood as a symbol of [[Gondor]] in the [[Court of the Fountain (Minas Tirith)|Court of the Fountain]] in [[Minas Tirith]]. Its predecessor was a seedling of [[Nimloth of Númenor|Nimloth]], planted in [[Minas Ithil]], that was destroyed before the end of the [[Second Age]]. | |||
The '''White Tree of Gondor''' stood as a symbol of [[Gondor]] in the [[Court of the Fountain (Minas Tirith)|Court of the Fountain]] in [[Minas Tirith]] | |||
The White Tree also appears as a motif upon Gondor's flag. | The White Tree also appears in the [[Livery of Elendil]], as a motif upon Gondor's flag. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== First White Tree === | === First White Tree === | ||
The first White Tree | The first White Tree came from a fruit that [[Isildur]], at great personal risk, managed to steal from [[Nimloth (tree)|Nimloth]] the Fair, the White Tree of [[Númenor]], before that one was destroyed at [[Sauron]]'s insistence. He suffered many wounds during this mission, and he came near death, but when the first leaf opened in the spring, Isildur was healed. | ||
This sapling was brought to Middle-earth on Isildur's ship, and it was eventually planted in [[Minas Ithil]] before | This sapling was brought to [[Middle-earth]] on Isildur's ship, and it was eventually planted in [[Minas Ithil]] before his house. But when Sauron returned to Middle-earth, he launched a [[First Fall of Minas Ithil|sudden attack]] in {{SA|3429}} that captured Minas Ithil, and he burned the White Tree. Isildur escaped, taking with him again a sapling.<ref>{{App|B1}}</ref><ref name=rings>{{S|Rings}}</ref> | ||
=== Second White Tree === | === Second White Tree === | ||
In the | In the year {{TA|2}}, Isildur planted the seedling of the White Tree in [[Minas Anor]] in memory of his brother, [[Anárion]].<ref name=rings/><ref name=B2/> | ||
This White Tree lasted until | This White Tree lasted until {{TA|1636}}, when the [[Great Plague]] struck [[Gondor]], killing King [[Telemnar]] and his children among many others.<ref name=B2/> | ||
=== Third White Tree === | === Third White Tree === | ||
A third sapling was planted in | {{seealso|Dead Tree}} | ||
A third sapling was planted in {{TA|1640}} by King [[Tarondor (King of Gondor)|Tarondor]]. This tree died in {{TA|2872}} with the death of the [[Ruling Steward]] [[Belecthor II]].<ref name=B2>{{App|B2}}</ref><ref name=stew/> | |||
Since no seedling was found, the tree was left standing after its death "until the King returns".<ref name=stew>{{App|Stewards}}</ref><ref name=B2/> When eventually replaced in {{TA|3019}}, it was placed in the [[Rath Dínen|Tombs of the Kings]] with royal honours. | |||
=== Fourth White Tree === | === Fourth White Tree === | ||
When [[Aragorn]] became king he discovered (with [[Gandalf]]'s help) a sapling of the White Tree upon the slopes of [[Mindolluin]], high above the city | When [[Aragorn]] became king he discovered (with [[Gandalf]]'s help) a sapling of the White Tree on the high hallow upon the slopes of [[Mindolluin]], high above the city. This sapling he reverently planted in its place. In June of {{TA|3019}} the sapling bloomed.<ref>{{RK|VI5}}</ref><ref group=note>There is an inconsistency in dates: according to ''[[Appendix B]]'', Elessar found the sapling on [[June 25]]; however the chapter ''The Steward and the King'' states that "when the month of June entered in it was laden with blossom", suggesting here that Aragorn planted the sapling ''before'' June began.</ref> | ||
== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
{{familytree/start}} | {{familytree/start}} | ||
{{familytree | | | |TEL| | | | | LAU=[[Laurelin]]|TEL=[[Telperion]]<br><small> | {{familytree | | | |TEL| | | | | LAU=[[Laurelin]]|TEL=[[Telperion]]<br><small>Destroyed by [[Morgoth]] and [[Ungoliant]]</small>}} | ||
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | | | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |GAL| | | | | GAL=[[Galathilion]]<br><small>Made in the image of Telperion}} | {{familytree | | | |GAL| | | | | GAL=[[Galathilion]] on [[Túna]]<br><small>Made in the image of Telperion</small>}} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |CEL| | | CEL=[[Celeborn (White Tree)|Celeborn]] of [[Tol Eressëa]]}} | {{familytree | | | |CEL| | | CEL=[[Celeborn (White Tree)|Celeborn]] of [[Tol Eressëa]]}} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |NIM| | | NIM=[[Nimloth | {{familytree | | | |NIM| | | NIM=[[Nimloth (tree)|Nimloth]] of [[Númenor]]}} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |G1| | | | |G1=<small>[[#First White Tree|First Tree of Gondor]] ([[Minas Ithil]])<br> | {{familytree | | | |G1| | | | |G1=<small>[[#First White Tree|First Tree of Gondor]] ([[Minas Ithil]])<br>{{SA|3320}} - {{SA|3429|n}} (planted by [[Isildur]])</small>}} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |G2| | | | |G2=<small>[[#Second White Tree|Second Tree of Gondor]] ([[Minas Anor]])<br> | {{familytree | | | |G2| | | | |G2=<small>[[#Second White Tree|Second Tree of Gondor]] ([[Minas Anor]])<br>{{TA|2}} - {{TA|1636|n}} (planted by Isildur)</small> }} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |G3 | | | | |G3=<small>[[#Third White Tree|Third Tree of Gondor]] ([[ | {{familytree | | | |G3 | | | | |G3=<small>[[#Third White Tree|Third Tree of Gondor]] ([[Minas Tirith]])<br>{{TA|1640}} - {{TA|2872|n}} (planted by [[Tarondor (King of Gondor)|Tarondor]])</small> }} | ||
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | {{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | }} | ||
{{familytree | | | |G4 | | | | |G4=<small>[[#Fourth White Tree|Fourth Tree of Gondor]] (Minas Tirith)<br>[[ | {{familytree | | | |G4 | | | | |G4=<small>[[#Fourth White Tree|Fourth Tree of Gondor]] (Minas Tirith)<br>Since {{TA|3019}} (planted by [[Aragorn|Elessar]])</small>}} | ||
{{familytree/end}} | {{familytree/end}} | ||
==Inspiration== | |||
The White Tree has been compared to the medieval legend of the [[Wikipedia:Dry Tree|Dry Tree]].<ref>[[John Garth]], ''[[The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'' ([[2020]]), Frances Lincoln Publishers & Princeton University Press, p. 41</ref> | |||
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White Tree of Gondor | |
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"The White Tree" by Ted Nasmith | |
Other names | White Tree of Minas Tirith, White Tree of the Eldar |
Location | Minas Ithil, later Minas Tirith |
Family | Trees of Galathilion's line |
Appearance | A white tree with leaves dark on top and silver beneath; and clusters of white blossoms |
Gallery | Images of the White Tree of Gondor |
The White Tree of Gondor stood as a symbol of Gondor in the Court of the Fountain in Minas Tirith. Its predecessor was a seedling of Nimloth, planted in Minas Ithil, that was destroyed before the end of the Second Age.
The White Tree also appears in the Livery of Elendil, as a motif upon Gondor's flag.
History
First White Tree
The first White Tree came from a fruit that Isildur, at great personal risk, managed to steal from Nimloth the Fair, the White Tree of Númenor, before that one was destroyed at Sauron's insistence. He suffered many wounds during this mission, and he came near death, but when the first leaf opened in the spring, Isildur was healed.
This sapling was brought to Middle-earth on Isildur's ship, and it was eventually planted in Minas Ithil before his house. But when Sauron returned to Middle-earth, he launched a sudden attack in S.A. 3429 that captured Minas Ithil, and he burned the White Tree. Isildur escaped, taking with him again a sapling.[1][2]
Second White Tree
In the year T.A. 2, Isildur planted the seedling of the White Tree in Minas Anor in memory of his brother, Anárion.[2][3]
This White Tree lasted until T.A. 1636, when the Great Plague struck Gondor, killing King Telemnar and his children among many others.[3]
Third White Tree
- See also: Dead Tree
A third sapling was planted in T.A. 1640 by King Tarondor. This tree died in T.A. 2872 with the death of the Ruling Steward Belecthor II.[3][4]
Since no seedling was found, the tree was left standing after its death "until the King returns".[4][3] When eventually replaced in T.A. 3019, it was placed in the Tombs of the Kings with royal honours.
Fourth White Tree
When Aragorn became king he discovered (with Gandalf's help) a sapling of the White Tree on the high hallow upon the slopes of Mindolluin, high above the city. This sapling he reverently planted in its place. In June of T.A. 3019 the sapling bloomed.[5][note 1]
Genealogy
Telperion Destroyed by Morgoth and Ungoliant | |||||||||||||||||||
Galathilion on Túna Made in the image of Telperion | |||||||||||||||||||
Celeborn of Tol Eressëa | |||||||||||||||||||
Nimloth of Númenor | |||||||||||||||||||
First Tree of Gondor (Minas Ithil) S.A. 3320 - 3429 (planted by Isildur) | |||||||||||||||||||
Second Tree of Gondor (Minas Anor) T.A. 2 - 1636 (planted by Isildur) | |||||||||||||||||||
Third Tree of Gondor (Minas Tirith) T.A. 1640 - 2872 (planted by Tarondor) | |||||||||||||||||||
Fourth Tree of Gondor (Minas Tirith) Since T.A. 3019 (planted by Elessar) | |||||||||||||||||||
Inspiration
The White Tree has been compared to the medieval legend of the Dry Tree.[6]
Notes
- ↑ There is an inconsistency in dates: according to Appendix B, Elessar found the sapling on June 25; however the chapter The Steward and the King states that "when the month of June entered in it was laden with blossom", suggesting here that Aragorn planted the sapling before June began.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion", "The Stewards"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Steward and the King"
- ↑ John Garth, The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien (2020), Frances Lincoln Publishers & Princeton University Press, p. 41