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often necessary to re-wire branches a number of times
before they stay in a desired position. Cutting longi-
tudinal slits into the cambium on the under-side of a
branch with a sharp knife will cause scarring during
the healing process. The resultant scar tissue will make
the branches less flexible and assist them to hold their
shape and positions in a much shorter period.
Planting schedule
Baobab bonsai are very heavy and the smooth
bark makes it difficult to juggle trees and move them
around from one position to the next. It was therefore
Top; The ops room.
Middle left and right; Selecting
the trees.
Middle inset; Wiring?
Bottom left and right; All the
trees were wired before
planting.
The seven
main trees
were carefully
selected to
represent the
configuration of
Baines Baobabs
as seen from
Khubu Island.
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