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rainbowgardener
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accidental bonsai?

Just thought you bonsai folks might appreciate this photo:

https://www.city-data.com/forum/san-antonio/1348951-sa-miniature-tree-makes-best-images.html

(you have to scroll down a little on the page to get to the photo)

It is a naturally occurring miniature tree. I guess you can't call it bonsai, since that means potted and implies intentional training on the part of the grower, but I thought it was very interesting....

luigonz
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haha
looks like an Acacia farnesiana or know as huisache tree to the locals !!!
great material for bonsai!

Sym
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Would be a shame to bust up that pretty sidewalk to get it huh.. lol

tomc
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Sym,
Acacia, Creosote, or TX Ebony seed aught to be purchace-able and will grow outdoors year round in MS. Any-all will survive with a draped on cover, and will make a spreading tree like this photo.

JPNguyen
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That is pretty amazing! Whenever I see healthy plants growing in or from unideal conditions, it makes me appreciate it's beauty much more.

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DDMcKenna
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It's amazing it hasn't already met the fate of the weed-whacker. Phenomenal pic though!



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