Funky Trees

Hmm…this is odd…how can a tree bend in such a way? Well, these trees were planted and grown in a very windy area. The trees where growing at the Ghost Tree site. This is part of the 17 Mile Drive in Northern California. Trees that grow here get a ton of wind. So when the trees were young and still developing, the trees were constantly getting pushed down by the wind. The trees stayed in that position while they were growing. Once the trees where strong and firm, the position had hardened and locked the tree trunk in a very weird way. Some people think it is amazing, others think it is creepy. I think it is fascinating.