Arborists and a Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa)
Seeing the tree trimmed where it had grown into itself made me think about growth and pain — how sometimes becoming healthier means choosing what to let go of. Not all loss is failure. Some loss is care, intention, and a quieter form of growth.
A Cypress tree on my walk today
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Growth rarely painless. Sometimes it requires choosing what to let go of — not because it’s dead, but because it’s grown in a way that can no longer be sustained.
Not all loss is failure. Some loss is maintenance.
Not all loss is failure. Some loss is maintenance.
Saw this on my walk today and found it interesting. A Monterey Cypress with a limb recently cut where it had begun growing into itself. Reminded me of how lucky I have been to have grown up on the Monterey Peninsula.
Interesting tidbits about the Monterey Cypress according to the web:
- This evergreen coniferous tree is native to the central coast of California, where it is relatively rare in the wild.
- Mature trees are known for their broad, irregular, and wide-spreading canopies and distinctive windswept appearance, a result of strong coastal winds.
- The foliage consists of bright to dark green, scale-like leaves that release a lemony fragrance when crushed.
- It is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of 40-70 feet and is tolerant of salt spray and cool coastal breezes.
And Wikipedia article about arborists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arborist