Upward, Upward

The twigs on this scraggly box alder tree seem to be lifting its twining fingers upwards, to the bejeweled New York sky. I took this while seeing Oneida Lake. Box alder trees are plentiful in wet areas. They are considered junk trees, or weed trees, due to their rapid growth, messy hygiene, and inability to die (unless you dig ten feet down and yank out the stump; but even then, it may grow back). I have quite a few of these trees in my yard and they are my least favorite.

Still, in late winter, anything plant-like is a welcome sight.