Majestic Elm

I know it's not really fair to show elm volunteers because they always look terrible, and they almost seem to prefer climbing up a chain link fence, but this is so wrong. Why is that tree still there? You can see the gutter and the tree are impacting each other's shape, so why? Why?

Of course, there's probably no way it could be safely removed now so we'll just have to see who wins, the tree or the garage, or the telephone pole/lines.

This is something else I don't understand. I think this tree was hit by a car when it was younger. On both sides. These pictures are of the same tree. Maybe mulch would help.

Stumpy

There's not really much to this, it's just a stump that was left. It's hard to tell what happened, it almost looks like someone ripped the tree down. It'd be interesting to know if the homeowner or the City has any plans for this space, or if they're just going to leave it as is for now.

Strange but True

This Tree of Heaven trunk looks just like a dinosaur foot! These trees are so ugly. I get a kick out of them because they literally grow everywhere, but they are truly ugly.

Cankerous

Here is some kind of huge canker/battle scar on a poplar. I guess I wouldn't want this next to my house, or near power lines.

P.S. This saw is manufactured by Poulan, which is not my preferred chainsaw manufacturer. In case there was any confusion. Who would even buy this thing? It looks like a toy. And why is it available in 18"? Anyone who would buy this should have no necessity for 18" of chainsaw. That sounds like a disaster.

I Hate Pruning Dreams

This is interesting. Do you think this tree was actually purchased this way? Was this "style" marketed? It's kind of funky, in a don't-get-too-much-bigger sort of way, but overwhelmingly, I just want to cut that weird branch off. I don't know if I can even sleep knowing this is out there ... it would be so satisfying...