close up of large scar

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close up of large scar

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Just a closer view of the scar
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I actually love the scar. It has character. JMHO :D
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Re: close up of large scar

Post by bodhidharma »

Hi ya BB. It looks like a perfect candidate for a carving job and turn the scar in to a feature of the tree. Nothing wrong with a large hollow trunked ficus. If thats not your style then it will probably heal in 15-20 years or so :D
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