Mountain Hemlock-damaged bark and potential styling

[DirtyZ]

I found this mountain hemlock that I like, but upon digging I see that the bark near the base seems to have been knocked away pretty significantly. Seems to affect the visuals and taper. Wondering if this should be a big concern? I guess I could wait years and years tapping my feet or else use the other side as a front…it’s got a bit more bark.

Also included a potential trunk chop idea for a future style. Would wait a while for that…I think it was dug up last season.

 

[MrFancyPlants]

At least with eastern hemlock, they ar e prolific with their wound healing and bark rolling. Just give the tree some time to recover, and it should work itself into the design.

 

[DirtyZ]

Thank you @MrFancyPlants

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

From the images, not sure the inner layer of bark was removed.

In any case Mountain Hemlock is indeed a fast healer and, if treated correctly, a a fast grower.

Having two Mountain Hemlock yamadori would recommend putting in an Anderson flat and doing nothing but fertilizing and watering the tree this year, and possibly the next.

These trees do not like full sun and are on the cooler, wetter side.

You didn’t post your approximate location on your profile, so can’t say more than that. Would recommend you do post your approximate location and USDA Plant Cold Hardiness zone on your profile so we can give you the best recommendations possible.

Cheers
DSD sends