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Example 6e

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After correcting defect

tree after defect corrected

The right hand stem has been removed so the one on the left can become the trunk. The slight bend in the trunk at the point where the right hand stem was removed can be somewhat straightened by taping to the stake. With time, the bend will straighten out.