This tree, or maybe it’s two trees, lives in the mountains of North Carolina and appears to be growing out of rock.
A full crown of leaves suggests deep roots finding nourishment in spite of the rock base.
Can you identify this tree couple? I’m thinking maybe beech.
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October 22, 2020 at 12:55 pm
How interesting, JoAnna. I saw a split tree like this growing near the edge of the pond in our park. I think the bank must have collapsed and it has taken root in the water. Nature is amazing.
October 22, 2020 at 8:51 pm
Nature sure is amazing and inspiring, too! So many trees and plants find a way to survive and even thrive in challenging conditions.
October 22, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Happy Thursday, JoAnna! Love the metaphor here.
October 22, 2020 at 8:52 pm
Thanks, Ray! Happy Thursday!
October 22, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Unsure of the tree type, but your pics are so cool! Amazing is right!
October 22, 2020 at 9:02 pm
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
October 22, 2020 at 4:33 pm
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October 22, 2020 at 6:19 pm
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
October 22, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Thank you! It’s a pleasure to share.
October 22, 2020 at 6:42 pm
The perfect example of “grow where you are planted”. I’m not good enough with tree ID to know what those trees are, though.
October 22, 2020 at 9:14 pm
“Grow where you are planted,” fits perfectly! Thanks, Alana.
October 23, 2020 at 12:51 am
Inspiring …May we all be as strong as the little tree.
October 23, 2020 at 7:25 pm
A good thing to hope for. I think the trees’ strength comes from persistence over time.
October 24, 2020 at 1:38 pm
At we all be so strong.
October 23, 2020 at 1:27 am
Fascinating tree(s). Don’t think it’s beech as the bark is too rough, but I can’t make out the leaves for a clear identification.
October 23, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Thanks, Denzil.
October 23, 2020 at 6:53 am
I’m no expert but the leaves do suggest beech
October 23, 2020 at 8:07 pm
I thought so, too. Thanks, Derrick.
October 23, 2020 at 7:16 am
I love the fall colour. Tall and amazing.
October 23, 2020 at 8:08 pm
Thank you, Shilpa! I’m glad you like it!
October 26, 2020 at 1:09 am
This is so beautiful! Survival of the fittest! I always try to find the ID of trees I see, but over time I have come to accept that its ok not to know the name once in a while.. I just enjoy it for what I see!
October 26, 2020 at 8:10 pm
Thank you! I like that idea of just enjoying the trees without having to know the names humans have given them.
November 1, 2020 at 5:57 am
Great captures JoAnna! Nature never ceases to amaze!
November 1, 2020 at 8:23 pm
Thank you! I agree that nature never ceases to amaze. There’s always something new to fill us with wonder or delight.
November 11, 2020 at 8:26 am
It’s beautiful. I recently spotted a tree on a wall and one of the Thursday Tree Loves, I will share it. I love that trees are such a great example of resiliency.
Thanks for joining JoAnna and I hope to see you around tomorrow.
November 11, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Thanks, Parul. I hope to be there!