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Weeping Cherry for a bow???

Started by Butts, May 08, 2007, 10:21:00 PM

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Butts

May 08, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
Can you use the trunk of a Weeping Cherry to make a bow? The trunk is 4" in diameter and 62" long. I was hoping I might be able to use it to make a couple of kids bows. Do you guys think it will work?
Thanks, Chris
As you swim the river of life, do the breast stroke. It helps clear the turds from your path.  George Carlin

Pat B

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May 09, 2007, 12:19:00 AM
It is a true cherry and should be fine for bows. Make it wide and long to be safe.   Pat
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
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Tree man

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May 09, 2007, 12:49:00 AM
It would be a crying shame not to try.

pintail_drake2004

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May 09, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
what is the genus and species on that...never heard of it.

Butts

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May 09, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
Pintail,
I'm not 100% sure, but I think it is:
"Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'"
As you swim the river of life, do the breast stroke. It helps clear the turds from your path.  George Carlin

Pat B

#5
May 09, 2007, 11:05:00 PM
Are the weeping branches grafted to the straight trunk?  Pat
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

Butts

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May 09, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
Yes, the trunk is straight as an arrow. Because I am afraid I might screw it up, would this be good enough to list in the St. Jude auction?
As you swim the river of life, do the breast stroke. It helps clear the turds from your path.  George Carlin
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