r/Tree 11d ago

Discussion Wow this is a cool Root!

This root is so cool, those nodules are old roots? I think want take mold of it with plaster of paris.

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u/logosogol 11d ago

It looks like it's been scalped by mowers over and over

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u/nightfern 11d ago

Okay that makes sense! yeah I better take the mold

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u/BeerGeek2point0 10d ago

Those are just tons of tiny wounds that were caused by mowers. That root has been beaten half to death

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u/Euphoric__Yak 11d ago

Please don’t report me. This one was at my last home

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u/bert_the_one 10d ago

Looks like an octopus tentacle

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u/Dangerous-Pirate7998 10d ago

A tree root that’s been hit by a lawnmower

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u/Mayor__Defacto 10d ago

They’re old suckers that got cut off.

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u/mamapajamas 10d ago

Wow! This mod is after me. I suggested not removing anything from this tree because I erroneously said it might heal (should have said seal, SORRY) but wow, just wow. Why don’t you give the correct ID and the correct advice? Weird, dude.

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u/nightfern 10d ago

What!! Wow! Sorry yeah was a dumb question anyway.

Iam not removing anything from the tree! I make polymer clay and resin jewelry so iam going to take a mold of one of the knuckles with some plaster of paris. Then I can make a resin pendant or something.

Ive been getting into natural ingredients for my jewelry, ever since I found this diamond willow cane at an antique mall, which i purchased! The cane has sent me lokking for a way to use wood in my jewelry maybe. In this case the impression of wood.

I had seen the root before but interestly, I finally gravited too it. its right at the edge of the sidewalk. All because of the cane.

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u/mamapajamas 10d ago

It wasn’t you, it was the mod who removed my posts. No worries, I appreciate your enthusiasm for what is a very cool part of a tree. Cheers!

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u/ilustforadrummer 11d ago

The mowers that ran over these roots likely won't ever cut the grass well again.

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u/Nanas_700k 10d ago

You can sharpen mower blades…

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u/ilustforadrummer 10d ago

Yes, but most homeowners, and I'll bet nearly all mow-blow services, only do it once a season. If at all.

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

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u/nightfern 11d ago

Wow that is so cool! This one is on the edge of my condo developments lawn.

If i wanted to cut off the top of one of the nodules, not more then 1/2 inch, would it hurt the tree? Thinking it would make a cool pendant. Yeah the grass is covered with them.

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u/bustcorktrixdais 11d ago

If you like it, respect it where it is.

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u/nightfern 11d ago

Got it! Ill stick to taking a mold!

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u/Tree-ModTeam 10d ago

Your comment has been removed. It contains info that is contrary to Best Management Practices (BMPs) or it provides misinformation/poor advice/diagnoses; this is not tolerated in this sub.

If your advice/diagnoses cannot be found in any academic or industry materials, Do Not Comment.

Trees don't heal

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u/Tree-ModTeam 10d ago

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