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Thanks Bonhe and Andy for our kind words...
I like what it looks like now and I am trying to actually cherish it... but as time passed since my attempt, I have grown more and more uncomfortable with what it may end to.

For your question Andy;
As to appreciate that the so called “peg” was glued into position, I am hoping that the glue will provide an insulation to the live tissue in the long run, and have thus planned to encourage some weathering on the peg both with hopes for it to add character and convincingness (Unfortunately the grains of the peg do not exactly match the dramatic taper of the trunk).
Later the peg shall be treated with a wood hardener of choice to prevent any further weathering.


Good Idea?
I have browsed through a great many arbosculptors dating from decades back where they have very mercilessly introduced objects to trees. Such as gigantic hinges, axe heads, hammer heads, bowling balls (though I think the ball was held in place with a series of approach grafted trees… so not sure if that would count)… and none of them displayed extreme healing characteristics that I fear for.

But to be on the secure side and presume that for sure there will be a large wound; what say I air layer it the following year just from above the thinner branch you see under it? I really liked the natural nebari of this guy, but the thought of a big bulge and then spreading roots are growing on me. I could then make the lower branch the new leader of the new tree.


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