Submitted by 0fiuco t3_126sc38 in mildlyinteresting
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Orange_comfort t1_jeb3k9i wrote
I think that's grafting. Two different trees grafted into what looks like one.
Ghozer t1_jeb8eme wrote
Not sure if this one is an example of grafting, I have seen normal trees (not grafted) do this on many occasions..
Not saying it isn't grafted, but I don't think it is - can't see sins of such on the trunk etc either...
Superscripter t1_jee15zl wrote
Could be unintentional aswell. Lots of trees have a very sturdy root that is resistant to lots of pests and can survive in most conditions. On top of that they graft a pretty part that usually doesnt grow to tall. Sometimes though the root part grows partly through the top part of the tree and you get a result like this. To say for sure what it is you need to wait until they cut the tree again because the branches from the root part would be much larger than the intentionally grafted ones.
TheCanabalisticBambi t1_jeapwlt wrote
Sir / Madam that's a Tree.
srentiln t1_jebq8nq wrote
A crape myrtle, if I am not mistaken.
Rahallahan t1_jecthg8 wrote
Beautiful! I have a rose bush that does this. It has yellow and white roses!
Ghozer t1_jeaodid wrote
Its called blossom and is likely caused by different pH levels in the soil..
More acidic will turn them blue/purple, more alkaline will turn them pink/red :)