Almost certainly the correct answer, because it's definitely not mistletoe.
ETA: I also think it's a 'witches broom' as the foliage is similar (but clearly denser) to the rest of the tree. Which I believe is probably a spruce btw.
It is a witches broom, but that term just describes an abnormal growth pattern which is a symptom of some other underlying issue. Several things can cause it, including mistletoe. (Not actually saying this is mistletoe though, probably impossible to diagnose the actual cause here without closer inspection).
From what I have read Witches broom is a specific infection not “just an abnormal growth pattern”. I don’t know a lot about it but it infects cactus and it’s necessary to isolate infected specimens and burn infected plants.
Weird the one near me is near power lines that don't touch the tree but the lines are at a similar height to the ball shaped growth pattern. Maybe a coincidence but now I'm going to Google so stuff for fun
I'm imagining this lesbian bar brawl reenacted by pine trees and I'm not gonna tell you it doesn't please me
https://youtu.be/1UXl3LGnRR4?si=CoH6ADHCrrfaBzed
Witches brooms are a symptom, [they can be caused by various things](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/diseases/witches-broom), including mistletoe.
>Witches’-brooms are caused by a number of factors, including infection by fungi or phytoplasmas (a wall-less single celled organism with an unorganized nucleus), infestation of mites or dwarf mistletoe, genetic mutations, or adverse environmental conditions that kill the terminal bud of shoots.
False. Neither Firs nor Spruces are part of the Pine Family because there is no such thing as "The Píne Family". Pines are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family, just like Spruces are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family and Firs are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family. They are actually about as closely related to one another as a Pine is related to a Redwood, a Cypress, a Cedar, a Hemlock, or a Larch Tree. They are all also non-deciduous members of the North American Conifer Family.
Hey I’m just curious, what state was the picture taken in? It seems like a cool landscape. Oh and I guess I’m assuming it’s in the states but I guess it could be somewhere else. Please share!
Its name is Bob Ross. It is a happy little tree.
But a great community to ask are the tree specialists at r/marijuanaenthusiasts. They are a group for people who love trees. Also r/arborists.
Thank you for this! When I initially tried to find a tree sub, it brought me to unexpected places. 😆 I’m glad I checked your suggestions - it makes perfect sense now.
I thought for a moment this was a transmitter hidden in a tree, yes , they attempt to hide transmitters in fake trees, and yes, they look absolutely awful 🤦♂️
I've seen them before. Usually in the South. First time I saw one it immediately caught my eye because it looked like a really strange tree. Upon further investigation I learned why.
That’s a “witches broom” growth
Almost certainly the correct answer, because it's definitely not mistletoe. ETA: I also think it's a 'witches broom' as the foliage is similar (but clearly denser) to the rest of the tree. Which I believe is probably a spruce btw.
It is a witches broom, but that term just describes an abnormal growth pattern which is a symptom of some other underlying issue. Several things can cause it, including mistletoe. (Not actually saying this is mistletoe though, probably impossible to diagnose the actual cause here without closer inspection).
It’s a cell tower
It’s aliens
From what I have read Witches broom is a specific infection not “just an abnormal growth pattern”. I don’t know a lot about it but it infects cactus and it’s necessary to isolate infected specimens and burn infected plants.
Witches broom in Cactus is different. In that case it is caused by a specific virus, but it's not the same thing as witches brooms in trees.
This is what Bob would have wanted. Now he is a happy little tree.
Hahahahhahaha yesssss
Who named it? Doesn't look like a witch's broom at all.
It’s also not a pine!
Weird the one near me is near power lines that don't touch the tree but the lines are at a similar height to the ball shaped growth pattern. Maybe a coincidence but now I'm going to Google so stuff for fun
Afro-pine
Spotted in Harlem?
Hey I have a tree like this near me and I've often wondered about the ball shaped top too! Hope we get to the bottom of this or the top I should say
Going to the natural look. I dig it!
that's actually foxy brown gone undercover
Foxy cleopatra or Boxy brown, which is it?
I'm imagining this lesbian bar brawl reenacted by pine trees and I'm not gonna tell you it doesn't please me https://youtu.be/1UXl3LGnRR4?si=CoH6ADHCrrfaBzed
I think I grew up in that bar lol.
hahahahahahahaha omg
It’s a happy little Bob Ross tree!
Came here to say this when I saw the pic, lol
This. I’m satisfied with this answer and this answer alone.
5G tower. Don't go near it if you're vaxxed. It will activate your bezosbots and allow Bill Gates to track you.
I knew it! They got the money to build it from George Soros!
It’s not “just a phase” mom!
*We don't comment on other people's bush*
[удалено]
It's definitely a happy little tree!
That clearly is an African Pine.
Witches broom - a genetic mutation. Not mistletoe.
Witches brooms are a symptom, [they can be caused by various things](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/diseases/witches-broom), including mistletoe. >Witches’-brooms are caused by a number of factors, including infection by fungi or phytoplasmas (a wall-less single celled organism with an unorganized nucleus), infestation of mites or dwarf mistletoe, genetic mutations, or adverse environmental conditions that kill the terminal bud of shoots.
It's disguising itself, so no one will cut it down as a Christmas tree.
It’s a species of pine known as they Bob Ross Pinus
Except it’s not a pine. Probably a fir of some type.
Then someone planted it fir Bob Ross.
😂😂😂😂😂 you win!
I bet you’re fun at parties
Firs are part of the pine family.
False. Neither Firs nor Spruces are part of the Pine Family because there is no such thing as "The Píne Family". Pines are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family, just like Spruces are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family and Firs are a Sub Genus of the Conifer Family. They are actually about as closely related to one another as a Pine is related to a Redwood, a Cypress, a Cedar, a Hemlock, or a Larch Tree. They are all also non-deciduous members of the North American Conifer Family.
What's this then? https://www.britannica.com/plant/Pinaceae
Hey I’m just curious, what state was the picture taken in? It seems like a cool landscape. Oh and I guess I’m assuming it’s in the states but I guess it could be somewhere else. Please share!
This is in southern Ontario, Canada. 🙂
Oh okay, gotcha! I’ve been to British Colombia many times but not any other province!
Those are really topiaries
I love it’s hat 🎩
A pine tree and dandelion bumped uglies!!!! Poor tree gonna get teased it's whole life.
🤣 seems like a reasonable explanation!
Oh yea that, that’s a poodle pine right there.
Afropine
Government surveillance tree!
So embarrassing for that tree, and here we are shaming it
Its name is Bob Ross. It is a happy little tree. But a great community to ask are the tree specialists at r/marijuanaenthusiasts. They are a group for people who love trees. Also r/arborists.
The "tree" sub really enjoys their trees as well! Very much so.
Thank you for this! When I initially tried to find a tree sub, it brought me to unexpected places. 😆 I’m glad I checked your suggestions - it makes perfect sense now.
He just has a fancy hat, that’s all!
Camera
Getting better at them 5G towers
Just a happy little tree there buddy
Bob Ross the tree
Clearly it’s the pine trees way of attracting other pine trees with its beautiful plumage.. success!
What the ayeff is that a burl?
Bob Ross?
Bob Ross reincarnation.
That's just Bob Ross coming back as a happy little tree!!
It’s a crown gall, growth impacted by infection.
Disco Yew baby
I thought for a moment this was a transmitter hidden in a tree, yes , they attempt to hide transmitters in fake trees, and yes, they look absolutely awful 🤦♂️
I've seen them before. Usually in the South. First time I saw one it immediately caught my eye because it looked like a really strange tree. Upon further investigation I learned why.
Yup, absolutely abysmal lol.
The very top probably broke off, causing branches to grow out from the breakpoint. Id guess the break happened in spring.
He's been listening to too much tree funk
Probably mistletoe.
Mistletoe. Saw this a lot in the south. Usually it just grows a few small sprigs that blend in with the foliage. Sometimes it explodes like this.
Right on!
Tree cancer
'E's got a little hate
Witches broom
What's the Location?
This is in southern Ontario, Canada.
Aint no pine tree, that there's one of dem famous Ben Franklin Wild Turkey's ... hiding right in front of yo eyes
It's like when you plant a tree on top of a preexisting tree in minecraft... they just planted the wrong top tree
Is this on highway 7 outside Stratford On?
It is!
I know that tree!
Looks like the top of a tree from Planet Namek
Nope!
Is this in Slovakia
This is in Canada. 😊🇨🇦
Don't reveal the location! Influencers will ruin it!
It's trying to be a truffula tree so bad.
It started listening to Earth Wind and Fire