Weird Tree shapes

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  1. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    WOW!!!!! that is great.I couldn't do it but great creations.
     
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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    Ok, that is very cool. It apparently took a long time though, and I don't think I would have the patience to do it, although I would like to try it.
     
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    Interesting to see that, Toni. I looked through the entire website. I can see that the sculptures would be of interest to the Japanese culture.
     



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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Nice tree chair. I admire their dedication!
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I like the tree people :D
     
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    That is so odd! I can't imagine spending time twisting and training trees like that. I admire their tenacity, but am sincerely glad they don't live near me (the traffic in the neighborhood from peering people must be terrific!).
     
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    Thanks for sharing this website, very cool. I was curious about what type of trees they used. (See below) In another article it said they use Plum tree suckers.


    Appropriate Tree Species
    There are many kinds of woody plant that lend themselves to Pooktre tree shaping methods as they are easy to manipulate, like the Wisteria and Grape vines, and the Beech, Ash and Fig trees. Various techniques such as bending, weaving, twisting, grafting, molding, pruning, or light control are used to create the designs.


    Self-Grafting or Inosculation
    The process makes use of inosculation or self-grafting, which can occur naturally. When two branches grow close together and continually rub against each other, the bark wears away, revealing the underlying living sapwood. New wood forms and the two trees are joined with their sap intermingling freely. The swollen wood galls that form over the join are similar to those that form when the wasp lays eggs in branches.





    Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/what-i ... z19bGJMk6M
     
  10. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    It is fascinating to see how a single thought can blossom into a satisfying hobby enjoyed by so many people.

    Thank you Toni.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Wow... that's awesome. I loved the tree table.
    There's no way I'd have the patience to try something like that! I'd give up and just chop down the tree and then build a table! :-D
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I liked the people shapes, reminded me a little of Ents.
     

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