America
The magnificent crown of this towering pine, which had proudly reached for the heavens, was struck by lightning. Fortunately, its deep roots provide a solid connection to its rock. Surviving base branches gather energy from the sun and leading shoot has sprung again to the skies in a continuing quest to fulfill its destiny.
This character tree was first created after the 911 disaster but commemorates any resurgent growth after a calamity.
Theme: Hope, Nobility