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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have recently planted some red oaks, Quercus
rubra, which were specified at 15 gal. potted, 250 cm high. They all contained
from 2 to 3 grafts along the central stem. Each graft was wrapped in what
appeared to be masking tape. It almost seemed as if they increased the height of
the tree by adding extensions. Is this normal practice as I have never seen this
before on any nursery produced tree? How strong will these joints be over the
long term. After removing the tape, the area underneath around the graft was
full of "gunk" and very wet. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Any insight into this situation would be
appreciated. Thanks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mark Peterson, BES, MLArch, OALA <BR>Mark Peterson
& Associates, Landscape
Architect<BR>(519)743-2990 <A
href="http://www.openspacesolutions.com">www.openspacesolutions.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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