Plant Exterior Simulator

A method of encapsulating a plant with a plant exterior simulating assembly comprising:

• means for erecting a core portion;
• means for joining two portions of said plant exterior simulating assembly around said core portion;
• means for engaging a molding portion with said core portion;
• means for fastening said plant exterior simulating assembly to said core portion;
• and
• means for creating a realistic visual appearance and a tactility of a real tree.

A plant exterior simulating assembly consisting of:

• a core portion, said core portion being configured to be at least partially coverd by said plant exterior simulating assembly, said core portion comprising a holiday tree;
• a molding portion, said molding portion being configured to engage said core portion snugly, said molding portion comprising an adhesive, said adhesive being operable to join said molding portion with said core portion, said molding portion further comprising a slit, said slit being configured to allows said core portion to at least partially pass through a radial length of said molding portion, said slit being disposed to extend along the longitudinal axis of said molding portion, said slit comprising at least one fastener, said at least one fastener being operable to secure said plant exterior simulating assembly around said core portion;
• and
• an exterior portion, said exterior portion being configured to cover said molding portion, said exterior portion comprising a mounting surface, said mounting surface being configured to engage said molding portion, said exterior portion further comprising an exterior design, said exterior design comprising a visible surface, said visible surface being configured to provide the exterior visibility of said plant exterior simulating assembly, said visible surface comprising tree bark.