[meteorite-list] Impact evidence in trees?

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And snow storms can do that too.
 
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That tree is still alive and well in my front yard, but it did have to be 
trimmed a bit.
 
Anne M. Black
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In a message dated 12/20/2011 1:34:10 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
meteoritesnorth at hotmail.ca 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