Wild swept tree in an unploughed field. That majestic tree standing all by itself ââ¬â of course, you notice it. Smack-dab in the middle of a field of hay, corn or beans, it seems to stand proud and tall, showcasing 50 to 100 years of growth and longevity.,When I see a large tree standing amid the crop, I wonder: Why is that one lone tree in the field? Why was that particular tree chosen? The reason for saving a singular tree is most likely pretty simple: The tree provided shade. In the days of cabless tractors, that single tree offered a shady spot to have lunch, supper or breakfast depending on how many meals were eaten that day in the field ââ¬â as well as how desperate one is to feel relief in the shade, relishing a little cool-off from the hot sun beating down. That single tree also provided shade for livestock animals before the tractor. The team of horses, mules or oxen could take a break from their workday alongside the farmer.
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