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TP, this tree is not nearly as poor as you are making it out to be. It is actually a not-so-bad example of a style that was popular many years ago that is no longer in vogue called Exposed Root Style. The roots are not bad at all; merely not in style now.

If it were my tree, I'd treat it as being the style that it is and not try to do a drastic make-over of the roots. Style preferences come and go and who knows what will be highly sought after in 20 years?

Regards, Fred

21-Feb-2003	#5
FredL Banned 08JUN2005 Join Date: Dec-2001 Location: Benton County Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,099	TP, this tree is not nearly as poor as you are making it out to be. It is actually a not-so-bad example of a style that was popular many years ago that is no longer in vogue called Exposed Root Style. The roots are not bad at all; merely not in style now. If it were my tree, I'd treat it as being the style that it is and not try to do a drastic make-over of the roots. Style preferences come and go and who knows what will be highly sought after in 20 years? Regards, Fred