alpine Oak
Seedling
elder is a very soft wood that will probably rot very quickly
You need the right bit, the heart wood from the bottom of old Elder (Sambucus nigra) bushes, it isn't soft and sappy like the stems, it is very hard and dense (it naturally sinks).elder is a very soft wood that will probably rot very quickly
The big problem with oak is it's forever leaching tannins - they use it for tannin leather for a reason.Oak gets my vote and I strip the bark off using a knife and give it a good soak.
Would Hazel be a good choice? Just thinking that the branches are interesting, twisted shapes
We have a thread. <"Corylus avellana 'Contorta'">.Just thinking that the branches are interesting, twisted shapes