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I think the value of this tree is in the idea that one day America might give it back to Japan as an act of peace, since it is clearly a very special organism a
by fit2rule 11y ago
I think the value of this tree is in the idea that one day America might give it back to Japan as an act of peace, since it is clearly a very special organism and the value of the act would truly communicate the idea of transcending the causes of hostility. Exchanging such a beautiful life form as an act of peace would surely be the penultimate act of bonsai...
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoQuibble: surely that should be 'ultimate act'. The meaning of 'penultimate' implies a further ultimate act. Since bonsai are essentially immortal, you would never be able to tell if an act involving one was penultimate?
- Falcon9 11y agoEssentially immortal? The article seemed to indicate the expected lifespan of this tree was around 200 years, despite it having lived nearly twice that long.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoThere's no biological limit to their age - only accident/disease statistics.