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Title: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Butts on 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

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Pat B on 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

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Tree man on May 09, 2007, 12:49:00 AM

It would be a crying shame not to try.

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: pintail_drake2004 on May 09, 2007, 08:30:00 PM

what is the genus and species on that...never heard of it.

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Butts on May 09, 2007, 09:37:00 PM

Pintail,
I'm not 100% sure, but I think it is:
"Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'"

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Pat B on May 09, 2007, 11:05:00 PM

Are the weeping branches grafted to the straight trunk?  Pat

Title: Re: Weeping Cherry for a bow???
Post by: Butts on 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?