Redwood Patterns

The patterns of the bark, branches and roots are interesting.

Most of the redwood bark is deeply grooved.

The leaves patterns on each tree are different.

The roots are unique, too.

The burls (sort of knots) that grow randomly are puzzling.

We're both still amazed at the size of these trees! If the trunk (below) is this big after laying on the ground long enough for another whole forest to grow out of and over it, think how big it was when it was standing!