These trees remind me of old Indian trail marker trees. There are a few
surviving bent tree trail markers here in northern Indiana.
http://www.appalachianhistory.net/2010/12/indian-trail-trees.html
Phil Whitmer
Joshua Tree Earth & Space Museum
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From: "Craig Moody" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Impact evidence in trees?
Hello Mike and List:
First of all...Seasons Greetings to all! Hope you all get the rocks you
want!
Regarding these trees. Notice that there is a very clear 90 degree seam
at the bend. What is done here is a grafting technique, where a 90 degree
wedge is taken out when the tree is very young <5years, and it is folded
over on itself , then treated with Plant growth hormones for rapid
healing. It is sealed with a wax tape Then it is shaped as it grows until
it reaches the desired shape. This is a lot of work to get the desired
results. I agree with Sergey that is is used in furniture making - very
expensive furniture.
I have seen 'living' furniture too. Live trees that have been bent and
grafted into ladders, benches, chairs. Takes years to do well.
Cheers all.
Craig Moody
Univ. of Guelph - Horticulture - Go Aggies!
IMCA #6276
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