WS - Gone Bald

I was passing by the neighborhood when I saw this plant. It got me so interested because all the other plants are alive, yet this small tree looked like it's dead already. It's funny, isn't it? I had a hard time taking a picture because sun was so bright, and I forgot to change the settings in my cell phone. I wonder what happened to this tree. But I admit, I found it a bit cute!

*** Jenn ***