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Don't Anger Your Trees!

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Harris & Taylor

Don't Anger Your Trees!

We've all heard that plants can feel pain, but can they also think?   Possibly true!

When we were selling our home in Beaverton, Oregon three years ago, I was cutting away extra shrubs and bushes to improve the curb appeal.

This particular bush had grown quite large, and it was late in the day when I got it cut down far enough to saw off and dig it out, so I decided to finish it the next morning.  That night, the bark was smooth and unblemished, as I remember clearing away the area to make my cut.

With saw and shovel in hand the next morning, this is what I found as I reached down to place my saw at the point I had selected the previous evening.  I couldn't believe my eyes!  Over night, the tree had grown this face!

Don't Anger Your Trees

I lost all desire to remove this tree.  I finished its' manicure, and upon the sale of our home, introduced it to my buyer, and he agreed to let it live a long life!  Wouldn't you?

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Mary Parkin
West USA Realty, Inc. - Peoria, AZ

WOW!  That is amazing!  I better check my trees!  Thanks for sharing Gary!

Jun 09, 2011 11:11 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Gary-There's life! What an incredible photo and story, good for you leaving it and passing on the story to the new home owner. Best. 

Jun 09, 2011 11:22 AM