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- Niwaki (庭木) is the Japanese word for "garden trees". Niwaki is also a descriptive word for highly "sculpting trees". Most varieties of plants used in Japanese gardens are called niwaki. These trees help to create the structure of the garden.
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Niwaki (庭木) is the Japanese word for "garden trees". Niwaki is also a descriptive word for highly "sculpting trees". [1] Most varieties of plants used in Japanese gardens are called niwaki. These trees help to create the structure of the garden.
- History of Niwaki
- Niwaki Versus Bonsai
- Shaping Trees Into Niwaki
One of the best ways of understanding the concept of Niwaki and getting into the rationale of why the Japanese practice is to delve into its history and how culture and religion have affected it. Niwaki is an art that is as ancient as it gets. It traces its roots back in the 1200s era of Japan and is deeply connected to the ancient Japanese people’...
When you hear anything related to Japanese gardening or trees, you immediately think about Bonsai. Some countries even mistake Niwaki as some sort of garden Bonsai. However, Niwaki is actually closely related to Bonsai in its core goals but their scales differ. Instead of growing the tree in a tray, a Niwaki is grown with its roots in the ground. M...
Normally, those who want to practice the gentle and intricate yet precise art of Niwaki need years of training as an apprentice in Japan. But, that does not mean you cannot do it yourself in your own garden. Of course, you still need years of dedication and patience as trees take quite a while to grow. After all, the Japanese value how long you hav...
Jun 7, 2017 · What is Niwaki. Niwaki is one of the most recognisable tree art in the world, yet most people don’t know it by name. If you ask a Japanese person to translate “niwaki” to you, he’ll most likely translate it as “garden tree”. And that is the meaning of niwaki.
Niwaki techniques promote healthy tree growth by improving airflow, allowing sunlight to reach all parts of the tree, and reducing the risk of disease. By carefully pruning and shaping the tree, gardeners can maintain its health and vitality, ensuring it will thrive for years to come.
Oct 28, 2016 · Niwaki is the general term applied to this pruning technique, related to bonsai, as applied to trees in the ground rather than containers. Niwaki translates as ‘garden trees/plants’ or ‘sculpted trees’ to distinguish them from trees growing naturally in the wild, and is often applied to any pruned garden plant.
May 6, 2015 · Basics of Japanese pruning - niwaki. You will discover each step of the creation of a truly authentic niwaki with a straight trunk, which is called the style "chokukanshitate" - The discovery...
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The name. Niwaki means garden tree. Not very exciting, but it implies far more than that. Japanese gardens are landscapes, microcosms of nature, and the trees are all shaped to fit into those landscapes - there’s an awful lot of artistry and cultural baggage in there too.
