For real. It seems MUCH more likely that this is simply the shape that these trees grow in. It's even easy to believe that they grow in this type of shape AND the direction it bends is determined by the wind. But it seems very very unlikely that this type of tree is normally a typical tree shape but has oddly wound up in this shape because of especially strong winds.

And i don't understand why people have to make things up in their titles. It would've gotten nearly as much upvotes if it was just titled "sideways tree" or something.

[–] Depress_Mode@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Krummholz trees are trees that have been shaped and scoured by the wind, its definitely a thing. Hard to say for this one, though. Looks a little too healthy and full to be Krummholz.

[–] espentan@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Looks like it is a thing, trees shaped by the wind, to at least almost such an extent.