solar chargers for your cell phone, mp3 player and other gadgets are an ecological alternative to the more common method of charging them by plugging them into a wall outlet. But in appearance these solar chargers can be rather ho hum.

But solar chargers don’t have to be plain, boring and visually unappealing solar panels anymore. Because Vivien Muller has created a new beautiful design inspired by photosynthesis. The PhotonSynthesis tree looks like a silvery tree with fifty-four leaves of photovoltaic cells that stands upon an elegant tray. The result is something that is both a very useful gadget and a decorative work of art.

The tree’s branches are detachable and movable, making this sculptural solar charger modular and customizable as well. Wires and plugs are nicely hidden under the tray. Like other solar chargers the solar energy is stored in a battery, letting you charge up anytime you want.

To charge your gadgets you can let them lay peacefully underneath the shade of the tree branches and leaves.

You need not worry about this “plant” dying because you forgot to water it (please do not water it). But give this beautiful solar charger some sun and it will give back to you by recharging your many gadgets.