
Raffia

Raffia is a fiber product obtained from palm trees. It is used to protect the bark of sensitive trees when wiring and to prevent major fractures in the trees cambium layer when wiring and bending very large branches. Raffia fibers are quite strong. After soaking the fibers in water, they are wrapped tightly around the branch and wire is then placed over top. Each strand is about 5 to 6 feet in length. |

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