[meteorite-list] Impact evidence in trees?

[Craig Moody]

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