Trees grow at a spectacular rate, and not much will stand in their way. So when things lean against or are nailed into them, trees will grow around those things without hesitation. It’s an amazing phenomenon to see a tree engulf a bike or a sign, and plenty of times, it has happened. Here are 20 hilarious and unsettling photos of trees devouring things.
1. This fire hydrant didn’t stand a chance.
2. It looks like these 2 trees are eating this house sign.
3. Soon the tree will take the whole stop sign.
4. Could you fix this car?
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5. When it disappears, can you still get a ticket for speeding?
6. Do not what?
7. Well this isn’t creepy at all.
8. The tombstone only has a few years left.
9. Not only did it engulf the bike, it lifted it 6 feet in the air.
10. This abandoned house will soon be one giant tree.
11. This tree actually produces electricity.
12. It’s interesting how it grew underneath the paint, but over the metal.
13. Here’s another tree with a face.
14. Why is there a tiny wall of bricks out by this tree?
15. This actually adds to the structural integrity of the fence.
16. Take a seat?
17. This must have taken years.
18. Drilling holes into this one to make a face is diabolical.
19. They had to wait years to be able to sit on this bench.
20. This tree ate and saved another tree.
