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Thirteen years in the making,  John Brooker of East Rudham, Norfolk, England, has crafted a 100 foot long by 10 foot hedge dragon.  Complete with wings and a tale, Mr. Brooker believes the inspiration for the dragon came from his military years in Malaysia.  The impetus for the topiary overhaul?  A desire to be rid of a “boring hedge”!

(Photo Credit: Damien Mcfadden) (Mr. Brooker trimming his Dragon Hedge. Photo Credit: Damien Mcfadden)

His wife, a former graphic designer, helped him with the design but all the sculpting Mr. Brooker completed himself.

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