Really Unusual Trees - Lessons in Fortitude

If you're like me, you love trees. In fact, you love trees so much, you're not just a tree hugger, you're a tree *NSFW*. But what is it we love about trees so much? Sure, they're beautiful, stately, elegant, powerful, fun to climb, full of yummy fruits, deliciously pungent, life giving, shade providing ... sure, all those great lovable things.

But there's something else about trees that's so great, and it's their fortitude. Hack at them, and they grow back. Scratch your sweetheart's name into them, and they gladly embrace the billboard lifestyle. Pound 700 nails into their limbs to hold up your huge monstrosity of a tree fort, and they silently bear your aerial domesticity on stalwart shoulders. And now, as shown by a new collection of "Really Unusual Trees," more evidence of their fortitude has been found - put something in their way, and they will grow right through it.

If you know of any photos of other really unusual trees, feel free to post them below. And remember to take this lesson from the trees - never stop growing!

Photos via Woondu.com.