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How's this for inspiration from nature?

Repotting a mature pyracantha when we discovered this root growing from the base of the trunk (as usual) but then turning around and growing back into the trunk - effectively forming a handle! It was entirely connected to the trunk and appeared healthy (well, at least up until when I cut it off!)

This naturally occurring phenomena has been named the Summerell Nebari Syndrome in honour of the most senior bonsai person present when it was discovered!

that is something else, i have seen it before but only on figs

thanks for sharing mate, and also welcome to the site! look forward to seeing some of your trees!

Mate, that root is for the chain and padlock incase of thieves
Welcome to Ausbonsai.
DK

Ummmm can we see the rest of the tree and welcome to ausbonsai hard1all

Sure, here is the photo of the entire tree.

You can see the root at front right.

Welcome to Ausbonsai, Hard1all.

Glenda