Japanese tree trimming - Ask Extension
We have a beautiful pine tree in our yard and we would love to have someone trim it who understands something about Japanese design. It has grown muc...
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Japanese tree trimming #760152
Asked July 05, 2021, 8:44 PM EDT
We have a beautiful pine tree in our yard and we would love to have someone trim it who understands something about Japanese design. It has grown much too tall for us to attempt it. I have no idea how to find someone who can do this work. I don't just want a random trimming, but preferably a Japanese style. I'm afraid I don't know the exact variety of pine, but it seems like it would lend itself well to a Japanese trimming.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Are you talking about bonsai?
I am including a picture of the tree. I don't know what variety of pine it is. It's supposed to be a dwarf _____. IN any case, I suppose the style I am looking for is like a bonsai look. I have seen some of the beautifully trimmed pines in the Japanese garden area of the arboretum (and other Japanese gardens around the country) and I would love to have our tree look similar (if possible).
Bonsai is normally started when a tree is very young and needs to be continued every year with pruning and wiring. I suggest you start with contacting the Bonsai Society for further information. Home Page - Minnesota Bonsai Society
