This is one of the exposed root black pines I started in 1994. This is the one tree of that group that I’ve planned on keeping for some time now. Of the 50+ I started, I now only have 3.

Front – before

Front – after

Left side – before

After

Right side – before

After

Back – before

After

Detail of trunk

Photo from 1/1/2003 – before trimming apex and grafting key branch
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