"Treebeard"- our grand-daddy. Trunks 40, 40, 48 inches

He split so we have 6 cables holding them.

Strong tree- this is what happens in a very windy spot! About 10 years old.

This tree fell over 50(?) years ago and grew straight up from that.

A beautifully healed proper cut of a large branch.

Live oaks have intricate root systems.

And strong!

Cedar Elm roots on a rock ledge.

Here it tunnels into the rock.

We planted these in our creek "bog. They are very happy. 50 ft. and growing...

Small cypress just greening out.

They grow "knees" to get oxygen to the roots.

Escarpment Black Cherry volunteered- and shot up fast!

Old Blackjack oak.

Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum

Winged Elm. We have lots of small ones.

A baby RBV.

Arizona Cypress windbreak. They are the best for this.

This Evergreen Sumac has its roots in the septic system.

Lacey Oak. Pretty in spring and fall, but very slow growing.

Blanco Crabapple in the fall. They spread far by roots.

Flameleaf Sumac- pretty and good for birds. They spread profically!