Some sprouts at the base of a mature linden/Tilia were cut off recently.
And while we’re on the topic, this is the big bole of a Beech.
Hearts of Wood
3 responses to “Hearts of Wood”
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mmm – cross section view of a cinnamon bun!
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The “design” of the outermost layer – ‘ring?’ – of the tree with those chocolate-and-vanilla inner rings – the repeated, graceful X-like pattern of its exposed structure – strikes me as suggesting the invisible complexity of tree growth. Totally fascinating.
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Thanks for your interesting tree photos! It’s always a wonder to see the insides of a tree after it has passed, learning what we can from it.
Backyard and Beyond 
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