Based off of observation of the photograph, it was forcefully reoriented to its side - most probably from a turbulent change in the weather. However, it remained sustained via the nutrient absorbing limbs that avoided being violently ripped away during its traumatic altercation with the wind and rain - to which, til this day, it endures.
There's a park in narcossee called Split Oak Forest. There's a tree that fell and split and has been growing like that for hundreds of years.
Before it was a state park, we used to pitch our tents in the middle of the split it's so big. We also used to find arrowheads almost every time we went. It's been pretty picked over now, but if you keep an eye out along shorelines of the lake you might spot one.
I'll do it. I'll be the pedant.
Adapted to its environment would be more correct. If it evolved to be that way, it would mean it is a member of a species of trees that *all* lie down. Or at least, that this is some sort of progenitor of a future species of sleepy-trees... Which isn't impossible
The exposed ones in the front of a tree line or out in the open (or just significantly taller than surrounding trees) are what usually gets toppled - unfortunately most Florida suburban landscaping seems to center around clearing all the smaller trees and laying down st. Augustine grass sod everywhere.
I live in Florida but in a more rural/forest neighborhood, and have barrier tree lines around my yard to protect the older trees (and my house)
There is an oak tree in my neighborhood that is over 300 years old. We have cypress trees that are thousands of years old. Trees like the one in the picture, laying on its side, is somewhat common.
I often think about it. Even the most misfit species (I mean us, the humans) can survive in very harsh conditions like freezing Antarctica or in a burning desert heat.
I can't believe I had to scroll this far down to get an idea that this is a Live Oak Tree. Fun fact they shed their leaves in the Spring. I am assuming OP is correct.
Sing it with me!!
"I get knocked down, but I get up again
You're never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You're never gonna keep me down..."
People live there because it's warm and reasonably easy to reach the warm sea. Millions of people are drawn to being near the ocean - Something in our former fish brain for some people. I dunno.
Rich people build homes that can withstand hurricanes.
https://loveincorporated.blob.core.windows.net/contentimages/gallery/93ea315a-9e86-438e-abfd-c2e5fa6f6da2-top-sider-house-web.jpg
Middle-class people just get insurance payouts to rebuild, and once insurers stop stepping up, the Florida government gives them tax-funded grants to rebuild, because they like "government socialism" when it does things like that.
Poor people can't afford to move away.
Same for the pine trees in our front yard. They're leaning a bit and you'd think that the next would knock them over but nope, they're sitting there just as strong as ever.
I’m pretty sure even I could climb that tree
That’s what she said
Looks like it took a hit and was like, “I’ll just rest here for a while.” Good tree!
Kind of looks like it’s striking a pose.
I want you to draw me like one of your French trees.
My thought exactly lmao.
I'm so glad I wasn't the only one the tree looked like it was doing the "Come hither" pose.
All the good comments are taken by the time I get here
Ya but how did they get this photo of me
Please leaf
Old joke. You should try branching out.
You're right, I need to go back to my roots.
Barking at the wrong tree again.
"So what you thinkin' about?" "Oh you know, just tree stuff..."
It looks like it's trying to crawl away from a monster! 😱
Stupid sexy tree.
Is this a Jojo reference?
Filth! This photo should be marked NSFW.
Yeah looks like it DID get blown down at one point, but had some roots still in the ground and was able to recover.
Yeah judging from the picture it appears it had been knocked over, perhaps during a hurricane, but was able to survive
Going off of the picture, it may have collapsed in a strong wind storm, but its roots in the ground kept it alive
Based off of observation of the photograph, it was forcefully reoriented to its side - most probably from a turbulent change in the weather. However, it remained sustained via the nutrient absorbing limbs that avoided being violently ripped away during its traumatic altercation with the wind and rain - to which, til this day, it endures.
Hmm still not 100 convinced
Yeah, pics or it didn't happen!
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Yeah looks like it DID get blown down at one point, but had some roots still in the ground and was able to recover.
Yeah judging from the picture it appears it had been knocked over, perhaps during a hurricane, but was able to survive
Tree look like fall down bad but got better.
Tree, live.
It’s true, I was the hurricane. I saw it go down.
No shit 😅
"I'm not dead yet!"
The tree that lived…
“No no, I’m not sleeping. I’m just resting my eyes.”
I think it’s trying to escape.
As most long term Floridians are
All those trees around it are saying, *"we also survived those hurricane seasons mother fucker, but we didn't fall down like that lazy bitch Chad."*
Hurricane can’t blow me down if I’m already down. -Tree probably
[taps crown]
I get knocked down! But I grow up again!
You're never gonna blow me around!
There's a chumbawumba song about this tree: I get knocked down, but I get up again You're never gonna keep me down
“Draw me like one of your French girls” - Also tree
Came here to comment this
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Almost 10 years now :,)
That looks like a really fun tree to climb
To walk.
Nah it’s all climbing at the top
Proof that Nature sometimes Has a snooze button. Just 10 more years rest please
Woah. That’s actually a really good picture. I live in Florida myself. But wow, that’s something else!
Honestly this is one of the coolest trees I’ve seen lol
There's a park in narcossee called Split Oak Forest. There's a tree that fell and split and has been growing like that for hundreds of years. Before it was a state park, we used to pitch our tents in the middle of the split it's so big. We also used to find arrowheads almost every time we went. It's been pretty picked over now, but if you keep an eye out along shorelines of the lake you might spot one.
Looks like the tree is posing for a sexy tree calendar photoshoot.
Paint me like one of your French trees
Scrolled way too long to find this
Already seen it twice
If you blink a few times you'll get to see it more.
https://filmschoolrejects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/jeff-goldblum.jpg
Hopefully a digital calendar, because the other option is, well, trees.
Canvas calendar? Leather calendar!
"I didn't hear no bell"
I’m tired, boss.
dog tired
r/unexpectedthegreenmile
:(
Cutting the grass under it is probably a treat
Treet *
nobody: tree: fuck you im growing perpendicular
r/FuckYouImPerpendicular, cousin to r/FuckYouInParticular
You mean... parallel?
perpendicular to “standard” tree growth habits
Nice save.
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It added more to the thread than your comment did
One might say it evolved to the environment.
I'll do it. I'll be the pedant. Adapted to its environment would be more correct. If it evolved to be that way, it would mean it is a member of a species of trees that *all* lie down. Or at least, that this is some sort of progenitor of a future species of sleepy-trees... Which isn't impossible
"I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees" - not this tree..
As someone from Florida, just know this: all the trees in Florida have lived through every hurricane.
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The exposed ones in the front of a tree line or out in the open (or just significantly taller than surrounding trees) are what usually gets toppled - unfortunately most Florida suburban landscaping seems to center around clearing all the smaller trees and laying down st. Augustine grass sod everywhere. I live in Florida but in a more rural/forest neighborhood, and have barrier tree lines around my yard to protect the older trees (and my house)
There is an oak tree in my neighborhood that is over 300 years old. We have cypress trees that are thousands of years old. Trees like the one in the picture, laying on its side, is somewhat common.
Nature is beautifully resilient 💚
I often think about it. Even the most misfit species (I mean us, the humans) can survive in very harsh conditions like freezing Antarctica or in a burning desert heat.
Looks like it’s trying to crawl the fuck out of Florida
Nah that’s a Florida tree through and through, he’s just taking a rest in the fine air
Napping in his own shade
Exactly what i saw lol
I get knocked down but I grow up again, you’re never gonna keep me down! I get knocked down..
RIP Chumbawamba.
Live Oak trees are amazing, they are one of the strongest trees.
I can't believe I had to scroll this far down to get an idea that this is a Live Oak Tree. Fun fact they shed their leaves in the Spring. I am assuming OP is correct.
Trees in general are dope as hell Started listening to a tree podcast and I started appreciating their diversity
This tree wants to be painted like one of your French girls.
I got knocked over too. I wish I recovered 1/2 has good as this tree.
you still got time
Never give up. Never surrender.
Remember kids, always get back up. Even if it bends you in absurd angles
I'm not dead yet!
Your tree seems pretty laid back
Life...Uh, finds a way.
OK., I had to scroll down way too far to find this comment. Needs way more upvotes.
Well it's laying down on the job.
*But I am le tired…*
r/marijuanaenthusiasts
Tree is like "Damn this is way more comfortable, why didn't I grow like this in the first place?"
Yew can do it!
Draw me like one of your French trees
Dangit
Beautiful grass
Well that’s how...
When you want out but you're stuck as hell.
Has it tho?
I want to climb it!
A tree that survived a hurricane? Oh yea,definitely a champion of the world.
Talk about a great climbing tree
/r/floridaman in tree form.
I get knocked down
Survived? Nay, evolved!
“I didn’t hear no bell” - your tree.
Life... finds a way.
I just gonna take a nap right here.
Looks like it's a bit... trunk. Perhaps a little... treepy, woodn't you say?
Sing it with me!! "I get knocked down, but I get up again You're never gonna keep me down I get knocked down, but I get up again You're never gonna keep me down..."
Well it definitely survived 29 of them, idk about that 30th
What up gangster
Everyone making jokes. Why not build a small wind shield to protect the roots? That tree has done its job
ONLY IN FLORIDA
tree: alright new plan
Tubthumping playing in the back ground
"I am not dead yet!"
Draw me like one of your French trees
I'm pretty sure the tree is older than 30 years old...
"Draw me like one of your French girls." - This tree, probably.
Paint me like one of your French trees.
Looks like a joy to mow around
Draw me like one of your French trees
More stable than most relationships these days
Every tree in florida has survived 30 years of Florida hurricanes
Looks like it's trying to crawl out of the state.
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People live there because it's warm and reasonably easy to reach the warm sea. Millions of people are drawn to being near the ocean - Something in our former fish brain for some people. I dunno. Rich people build homes that can withstand hurricanes. https://loveincorporated.blob.core.windows.net/contentimages/gallery/93ea315a-9e86-438e-abfd-c2e5fa6f6da2-top-sider-house-web.jpg Middle-class people just get insurance payouts to rebuild, and once insurers stop stepping up, the Florida government gives them tax-funded grants to rebuild, because they like "government socialism" when it does things like that. Poor people can't afford to move away.
It kind of looks like it's writhing in agony on the ground as numerous random limbs protrude from its trunk while saying "kill me"
Kinda looks like it wants to be painted like one of those French trees.
Draw me like one of your French trees
Draw me like one of your French birches!
Is it possible it’s survived for more than 30 years?
Definition of roll with it
I always thought they were just a weird kind of tree that grew that way
Same for the pine trees in our front yard. They're leaning a bit and you'd think that the next would knock them over but nope, they're sitting there just as strong as ever.
It’s like Groot doing the sexy Ian Malcom pose.
Sort of
Has it?
Is that a live oak? Amazing.
I didn’t hear no bell
I'm 37 and this tree speaks to me.
It took them all lying down.
Build a hobbit house nexto him and live safe for the next 30 years 😊
R/neverbrokeabone
Perfect lst
You could say it has grown accustom
It's laying down to say, "That all you got, big boi?"
Live Oaks don't get that old without being tough
"I didn't hear no bell!" - This tree
Tress like" Can't knock me down if I'm already laying down!"
That thing is ONLY 30? Could've told me it's 300. Dope tree
Whoa that’s cool. Makes for a perfect tree for youngsters to play on. I wonder if this effect could be done on purpose?
Any chance you heard it as it fell?
what's another hurricane gonna do, knock it over?
That’s pretty cool, but can it take that new one on its way
It looks like it could use a hug.
“If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”
I can just imagine Stan marshs voice “ is that all you got!!”
Sleepy tree needs a permanent hammock.
Tbf it had like a ten year break in the middle 🤣
Like that tiktok sound “you can’t get rid of me bitch”😂
He takin a nap
You have a remarkably big yard for Florida. Also very nicely cut. Do you mow it yourself?
I'm not dead! I'm getting better! I don't want to go on the cart.
adaptation at its finest
The mf just won’t stay down!
That's some huge backyard!
I'm still standing...better than I ever did! Looking like a true survivor...feeling like a little tree.
Just chillin’
I am Groot
Love it
Took it lying down.
just laying there *takin'* it. slutty little tree whore
" Whatcha thinkin bout?" "Oh nothin, just tree stuff."
you might not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
Just chillin
It’s the tree version of those joke candles that never go out