19 trees that have no intention of "Giving up the ghost"!

by Shirley Marie Bradby

October 28, 2017

19 trees that have no intention of "Giving up the ghost"!
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There are many religions that see trees as wise beings due to their long life.

Looking at these pictures, it is easy to consider them endowed with a personality and a combative spirit that fights against the human intent of eliminating them.

These trees have gloriously survived by putting all their strength and determination into play, and seeing them we can do nothing but be inspired by their example.

Here are 19 beautiful and stubborn trees that refuse to die.

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This palm was about to die, but it obviously has changed its mind!

This palm was about to die, but it obviously has changed its mind!

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It is the only tree that survived the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Today it is a national monument.

It is the only tree that survived the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Today it is a national monument.

Cyrille111

A tree fell in the forest, but then it became the foundation on which four more trees have grown!

A tree fell in the forest, but then it became the foundation on which four more trees have grown!

expatriate77

It's called the Tree of Life and it fights every day to stay alive with its roots suspended in the air!

It's called the Tree of Life and it fights every day to stay alive with its roots suspended in the air!

ticktock44

This tree has paved the floor with its roots following its own natural course.

This tree has paved the floor with its roots following its own natural course.

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This tree continued to grow inside of the pole that was erected to support a traffic sign.

This tree continued to grow inside of the pole that was erected to support a traffic sign.

Swingguitars

They cut it, and yes...it is down ...but not out!

They cut it, and yes...it is down ...but not out!

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This tree's thick leaves continue to shine splendidly like gold even after the neighboring trees have lost all their leaves!

This tree's thick leaves continue to shine splendidly like gold even after the neighboring trees have lost all their leaves!

FlyinAjar

This tree grows perched on top of rock towering over the sea.

This tree grows perched on top of rock towering over the sea.

Proteon

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A small tree has grown between the cracks in the sidewalk.

A small tree has grown between the cracks in the sidewalk.

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In Cambodia, the temple of Ta Promh blends in and becomes one with the centuries-old trees.

In Cambodia, the temple of Ta Promh blends in and becomes one with the centuries-old trees.

CEphoto, Uwe Aranas

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This little tree grows on the branch of a larger one.

This little tree grows on the branch of a larger one.

Gudjon262

From the base of a large tree trunk, a new tree has sprung up ...

From the base of a large tree trunk, a new tree has sprung up ...

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Finally a bit of air!

Finally a bit of air!

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When you say to give it everything you've got ...

When you say to give it everything you've got ...

DanbroMongoose

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In this position, somehow the trunk is able to support the entire weight of the top of the tree... Incredible!

In this position, somehow the trunk is able to support the entire weight of the top of the tree... Incredible!

theCulk

A submerged tree trunk is the basis for a green island.

A submerged tree trunk is the basis for a green island.

aviationdrone

Unbelievable!

Unbelievable!

SurrenderDorothy

Nothing can stop the spirit and vitality of a tree!

Nothing can stop the spirit and vitality of a tree!

Tokyomaneater69

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