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Bougies are tough cookies so I don't think you'll hurt it with some carving. They have soft wood so rot can spread quickly, particulary near the soil line. I'd say you should try carving it out if your design allows for it . Treat it afterwards with wood hardener (more than one application may be necessary until the surface is truly hardened). Leave a live vein access for your other branches. My outdoor bougies are starting to pop out new growth eventhough spring is not officially here (our winter does not last more than 4 weeks

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Jorge

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19-Jan-2006	#6
Bonsaifreak bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jun-2005 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 980	Bougies are tough cookies so I don't think you'll hurt it with some carving. They have soft wood so rot can spread quickly, particulary near the soil line. I'd say you should try carving it out if your design allows for it . Treat it afterwards with wood hardener (more than one application may be necessary until the surface is truly hardened). Leave a live vein access for your other branches. My outdoor bougies are starting to pop out new growth eventhough spring is not officially here (our winter does not last more than 4 weeks ) Jorge __________________ "Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more." Mark Twain