06/02/2026
Recently we came upon this rope around a tree.
Trees are remarkable at compartmentalizing injuries, but ropes, wires, chains, fencing, signs, and other objects left against a tree can become embedded as the trunk expands over time.
The most common culprit is often staking a young tree and simply not realizing how quickly time passes. What was meant to support a newly planted tree for a season can be forgotten for years as the tree continues to grow.
The worst we've ever found?
An old farm plow.
The tree had grown around it completely, leaving none of the metal visible.
Let's just say the stump grinder "Godzilla" wasn't very happy about it. 😅
What the strangest thing you've ever found growing into a tree?
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