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comments (5) June 30th, 2011 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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I wonder how many years this poor tree spent confined in a too-small planter box? No matter. It seems to have adjusted just fine to its new-found freedom. You could almost think of it as living sculpture! This photo was taken down by the Hudson River in Cold Spring, New York.

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petuniababi writes: I would love to see this!!I am glad it's doing okay.This was a great photo. Posted: 12:32 pm on July 6th

mgervais writes: LindaBrandon--email me directly, and I'll check with my editor. Thanks! Posted: 8:18 am on June 30th

SunnyDispo writes: I've seen this tree! It's really most incredible. And it's thriving now, which is just great. Posted: 7:28 am on June 30th

LindaBrandon writes: Michelle, I prepare a newsletter for an Urban Forest Council, and I was struck by this photo. Would it be possible for me to reprint it (with credit to you, of course!) in our next issue? I think our "tree guys" would find it as eye-catching as I did. Posted: 7:23 am on June 30th

gottagarden writes: amazing photo, great title Posted: 5:25 am on June 30th

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

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