Trees have been around for about 370 million years, and as you can from these incredible pictures, there’s a good reason why they’ve survived for so long. Whether they’re growing in the middle of gale-force winds, on the tops of rocky platforms, inside concrete tunnels, or even growing out of each other, these beautiful trees know how to survive in places where no other life finds a way. Which explains why the planet is host to around 3 trillion adult trees that cover an estimated 30% of the earth’s land. Considering that plants produce the vast majority of the oxygen that we breathe, we should all think ourselves very fortunate that these cool trees are as resilient as they are. We wouldn’t even be here if they weren’t.
Now scroll down and check our list filled with unbelievable photos – from old trees clutching to life to big trees growing in desolate places and tree roots finding their way through pavements, the beauty of our Mother Nature is truly stunning. (h/t: twistedsifter)
#1
A Place Of Enchantment
#2
This Palm Tree Fell Over And Curved Right Back Up
#3
The Only Tree That Survived The Tsunami In Japan Between 70,000 Trees. Today Protected And Restored
#4
This Tree Fell Over And Grew 4 More Trees Out Of Itself
#5
Tree Of Life – Olympic National Park, Washington
#6
A Tree’s Root Spill Over The Sidewalk
#7
Nature FTW
#8
I Found A Tree Growing Through Speed Limit Sign
#9
This Tree Still Has Its Leaves Because Of The Light Shining On It
#10
This Tree That Refuses To Die
#11
Life Finds A Way
#12
Tree Roots Extend Across A Gap To The Mainland For Nutrients
#13
Striving
#14
Ta Promh Temple In Cambodia
#15
Life Finds A Way
#16
My Grandpa Hung His Skates On A Small Tree When He Was Younger. He Forgot He Had Left Them There And Found Them Years Later
#17
A Tree Growing On Another Tree
#18
This Tree Grew Out Of The Stump Of A Dead Tree And Then The Stump Rotted Away
#19
A Tree Grows From Third Floor Window
