Northwest Wanderer Posted May 21, 2013 Share #1  Posted May 21, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) At some point years ago when this tree was young and flexible something forced it to a somewhat horizontal position where it remains today. Interestingly a branch continued to grow and became tree-like as you would expect a tree to grow. So, is it a tree limb or a limb tree? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205112-tree-limb-or-limb-tree/?do=findComment&comment=2326725'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Northwest Wanderer, Take a look here Tree limb or Limb tree?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pauledell Posted May 21, 2013 Share #2 Â Posted May 21, 2013 Bill, Â A fine picture of an unusual event. You can call it what you want and publish it in Wikipedia. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #3 Â Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks Paul, Further out on the original tree there is yet another limb growing the same way. Every time I walk past this tree I'm left with a feeling of amazement. As you see, the limb is a full size tree in itself. I can't imagine the forces exerted on the original tree when the wind rocks the limb. Guess I'm just a hopeless nature buff. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted May 21, 2013 Share #4 Â Posted May 21, 2013 Bill, thank you for sharing something I have never seen and, probably, never will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #5 Â Posted May 21, 2013 You're welcome Tri. Â I guess with all the trees in the northwest, things like this are bound to happen. The interesting thing to me is the limb (tree) is over 100 feet tall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted May 21, 2013 Share #6 Â Posted May 21, 2013 I have not seen that until now either. Pretty neat, life often finds a way. Thanks for sharing that and noticing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #7 Â Posted May 21, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) You're welcome Karl. It's an interesting tree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted May 22, 2013 Share #8 Â Posted May 22, 2013 Bill, Â I have never seen anything like this but it doesn't surprise me. On the contrary, it fortifies my confidence in nature's ability to adapt and move on. It is awesome and infinitely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 22, 2013 Share #9 Â Posted May 22, 2013 Bill Interesting tree! Eucalypts (being a very resourceful species) do this on a regular basis, though usually with more upright branches. They are known (colloquially) as toothbrush trees, for obvious reasons?. Dee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 22, 2013 Share #10 Â Posted May 22, 2013 Bill - Â Very nice. I went to a small summer camp for boys in New Hampshire. The camp owner would sometimes tie a knot in the top of young pines, remarking that it would confound a logger someday in the future. He had been doing it for so long that we got to see the long-term results as the trees kept growing in height and girth, including the knots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share #11 Â Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks everyone. Â Ece, glad to show you this unusual tree. Come fall when the vegetation has died off, I'll take another photo to clearly show the second limb that is also very large. Â Dee, if you have a chance to photograph the tree you mentioned, I'd enjoy seeing it. Â Stuart, that's really interesting about the knot. Now you will have me wondering about that every time I see a pine with a knot in its trunk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted May 22, 2013 Share #12 Â Posted May 22, 2013 You've given me a metaphysical brain-freeze! Â Nice image in the forest. Â Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share #13 Â Posted May 22, 2013 You're funny Henry! Seeing it does make one stop and give it some thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted May 24, 2013 Share #14 Â Posted May 24, 2013 Bill, Â nature is amazing. Thanks for sharing its miracles and puzzles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share #15 Â Posted May 24, 2013 Thank you Iduna, Can't wait to see some of your photos from your U.S. holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted May 25, 2013 Share #16 Â Posted May 25, 2013 Bill, Â yes, soon the first set from our great trip will follow. The process of rendering 2.000 photos is still going on. Thanks for asking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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