Faithful Couple
Two large trees that have fused together at their bases, but remain clearly separated above.
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Faithful Couple Details
Only an occasional large sequoia occurs along this dry slope between the lower and upper portions of the Mariposa Grove. About 1⁄2 mile up from the Grizzly Giant, in a level area with more ground moisture, is the Faithful Couple. A thousand years ago, these two separate young trees were struggling with each other for soil nutrients and sunlight. Today, they are so intermingled that water absorbed by the roots of one may be making food for the other. On the opposite side of the road stand two smaller trees that may 500 years from now form the next "faithful couple." Source: NPS/Jon Kinney
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
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Mariposa Grove Museum (S7)
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