I pass this amazing tree on my way to work and have watched it over the years. It's fascinating how the vine has nearly engulfed the entire trunk, if there is one under there somewhere. Look how healthy & green in the middle of winter the dependent vine is. Even more surprising, that the tree is still alive. Do they support one another or is the future of the tree at risk? It's common for one plant to take all the energy of the other, overcome it & death happens. Both lose in this case.
"Me lift thee, thee lift me and we shall ascend together" is the quote for the Texas North Mission. I think of this saying with the tree & vine working together to achieve something rare & unique. It almost looks like a giant gloved hand reaching to the heavens.
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