'Tree Fairy' Plants Trees On Unsuspecting Neighbors' Lawns - Big Big Forums

mabby89 · 09-25-2009, 04:28 PM

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...37/detail.html

DENVER -- The "Tree Fairy" camouflages himself in foliage and said he is guided by the light of the moon.

"My mother wants me to quit. My sister seems to want me to quit. They think I am a little crazy and are worried I might go to jail," said the Tree Fairy.

The Tree Fairy wants to remain anonymous on his unique mission of goodwill. An elfish angel of sorts, the Tree Fairy finds joy in planting trees in the yards of unsuspecting neighbors.

"I like nature. I wanted to live around nature. I really wanted to live in a forest so I was either going to live in a forest or I was going to bring the forest to me," said the Tree Fairy.

The Tree Fairy said he has been planting trees in neighbors' yards for the past two years. It's a compulsion which started rather simply, he said.

"I found a bunch of trees on sale that I absolutely could not resist. There were some pine trees, oak trees, maple trees, cherry blossom trees and aspen trees," said the Tree Fairy.

He said one night he just decided to plant them.

The Tree Fairy took 7NEWS along for the ride and showed us how he does it.

It was a lot of work but took him about 30 minutes. He is careful to bring a tarp to dispose of the soil he digs up. He then plants the tree and fills the hole back up, watering it before he goes.

The Tree Fairy then leaves a note telling his neighbors where the trees came from and asks them to take care of it.

He said, so far, he has planted 41 trees and 28 remain.

"Unfortunately, not everyone wants a tree," said the Tree Fairy.

He said it doesn't discourage him because he draws joy when he sees his neighbors watering their trees and even decorating them for Christmas.

The Tree Fairy is violating the law by destroying his neighbors' property, but police told 7NEWS they haven't received any complaints.

The Tree Fairy has set up a Twitter page for people to follow him: www.twitter.com/thetreefairy.

hesnothere · 09-25-2009, 04:29 PM

I heart the tree fairy

Jolie Rouge · 09-25-2009, 04:39 PM

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He said, so far, he has planted 41 trees and 28 remain.

If someone doesn't want a tree - it is destruction of property to dig up their yard. Half of the trees died because they were not wanted ? Wouldn't it make sense to find out who might want a tree ? Find a local conservation area ? I guess this falls under affirmative vandalism ?

hesnothere · 09-25-2009, 04:41 PM

Nobody has complained about it thusfar, could it possibly be because they enjoy their new free trees? Horror of horrors.

ElleGee · 09-25-2009, 04:56 PM

Dear Tree Fairy,

Please plant a red Japanese Maple on the right side of Fred, our copper beech tree. I'll turn off the cameras to hide your anonymousness

Thanks,
ElleGee

PS if you could also plant a mini Japanese maple next to the oak that would be super sweet too

krisharry · 09-25-2009, 05:04 PM

^^Make sure you leave that under your pillow tonight and get to bed early or she won't come. LMAO

ElleGee · 09-25-2009, 05:05 PM

I printed it out, don't worry :P

mabby89 · 09-25-2009, 05:05 PM

I hope the tree fairy story isnt a lie. *sigh

ElleGee · 09-25-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mabby89

I hope the tree fairy story isnt a lie. *sigh

Well then that would be tragic and I won't get my maple trees.... *sigh

Licchl05 · 09-25-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mabby89

I hope the tree fairy story isnt a lie. *sigh

LOL!!

I wish the tree fairy would come to my house, cut down the 1/2 dead huge pine in the backyard and plant me some nice weeping willows.

hesnothere · 09-25-2009, 05:16 PM

Fairies never lie, I promise.

More serious note, Weeping Willows are gorgeous but grow like crazy, up to 10 feet a year. Don't plant it anywhere near your house and if you have any kind of water on your land, that would be the place for it.