And snow storms can do that too. _http://www.impactika.com/bent%20tree.jpg_ (http://www.im pactika.com/bent%20tree.jpg) That tree is still alive and well in my front yard, but it did have to be trimmed a bit. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) In a message dated 12/20/2011 1:34:10 PM Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: 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 ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
