Before any of you “trees truthers” come at me about how trees are real and they’re actually everywhere. Well, you’re wrong. Tree is just a word that means “tall stand-y plant thing.” They aren’t a… *looks down at notes*… coherent phylogenetic category. They’re just an evolutionary strategy!
If you’re curious, read the wonderful article I’ve linked. It’s fascinating and it will change the way you think about so-called trees!