Water thrifty Bonsai Tree Along the Grand Canyon Rim . This pinyon pine tree growing out of limestone rock along the rim of the canyon is subjected to a harsher environment than its neighbors in nearby forested areas. Here, along the rim, frequent high winds and a scarcity of topsoil and water make survival more challenging. The root system of a small tree like this can be enormous, reaching down into the rock cracks and fissures, making it possible for the tree to harvest the water it needs to survive.

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