Appreciation: Daisugi, The Ancient Bonsai Technique That Can Prevent Deforestation

wcutler · Jun 26, 2021

Daisugi, The Ancient Bonsai Technique That Can Prevent Deforestation (earthbuddies.net)

[D]aisugi is a technique of bonsai that’s usually practiced in Kitayama, the North Mountains of Kyoto. This technique is so special not only because it is an ancient technique, but also because it is so rare.

Daisugi produces special straight lumber that any other techniques cannot give. The technique was originated from 14th century when samurais still existed.

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Literally, daisugi means ‘table cedar’, because this ancient bonsai technique makes the tree looks like we are putting something on a table made from cedar tree.
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They are translating "Sugi", referring to Cryptomeria, to cedar.

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Appreciation: Daisugi, The Ancient Bonsai Technique That Can Prevent Deforestation

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