DAISUGI - THE ART OF GROWING TREES ON TOP OF TREES

Daisugi involves pruning a 'mother tree' to create a platform of sorts, from which new shoots are allowed to sprout. These shoots are then carefully pruned and trained to grow straight upwards.

The primary purpose of Daisugi was to produce high-quality, straight timber (known as 'taruki') for construction without having to cut down entire trees.

This sustainable method of forestry not only saves space but also allows for faster timber production, as the shoots grow much faster than they would if they were planted separately.

This method was developed in the 14th century in Japan and is still practiced today.