Root Bondage

This is actually a close-up photograph of a special strangling vine. However, you can find similar unions between two or more roots in a walk along the Pacific CA coast near my house. The naturally grafted roots do not pass any significant nutrients between the trees. But the union helps the trees to be even more sturdy to high winds.

Here’s the description from the store that sells these vines of what they are all about. (Have plenty of money because the cheapest ones start at over $1000.00!)

http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/products-page?id=19&car_num=1&start=1

A completely natural strangler vine form shaped by years of growth around a host tree. Its current appearance is achieved by carefully cutting the tree out of the center so only the vine remains. Next the vine’s own bark is removed, and then every inch is painstakingly sanded by hand. This is one of our larger, more striking forms. Great as a natural work of art indoors, or a beautiful garden sculpture outdoors. Will fade to a driftwood grey if exposed to the elements.

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Let me know what you think. Visit my web site to learn about my new book on drip irrigation and other gardening books. Thanks, Robert