This old gnarly tree has stood by by itself in one of the calving pastures for as long as I can remember. It was probably planted 110 to 125 years ago by the homesteader on this piece of ground. It hasn't ever got any taller in the last 60 years but the trunk keeps getting bigger around and the branches more contorted from the cows rubbing on it, which is the tree's main function in life as there are no cattle in this pasture in the summer after it has finally leaved out and could provide shade. As warm temperatures arrive I'm certain being able to scratch off some of their winter coat is a welcome relief for the cows.
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