Work: Pruning

One of the older pine trees crowing gracefully along the shoreline
Seattle Japanese Garden's most beloved maple tree expertly pruned
A strikingly pruned pine tree
The rule of expert pruning is to know what you want to keep—not what you want to cut
A close up shows how careful pruning creates a distinctive form over many years
A low shore pine creates a distinctive form without obstructing the view beyond
Wisterias require timely and consistent maintenance to achieve this form
The oldest black pine in Seattle Japanese Garden, affectionately known as the Yamasaki pine, is over 100-years old.

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