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By placing
the pot on a
concrete pipe
filled with sand,
the tree roots
can directly
penetrate the
ground, as if
the tree were
planted in the
earth itself.
Despite the rapid growth, the wood remains excep-
tionally hard! Additionally, by raising the tree, I can
sit in a chair with my line of sight almost level with the
work table, making it easier and more accurate to shape
the tree without errors! This faster and higher-quality
cultivation method has led to countless high-quality
works over the years.
7 8 2015/06/10
Placing the pot high on a concrete pillar, rapid
growth began after about three years! Many roots likely
grow simultaneously through the drainage holes, so
keeping the pot watered is crucial to maintain moisture;
otherwise, the root system may gradually weaken or
even disappear entirely! When the roots inside the
pot weaken or vanish, it could signal the beginning
of disaster!
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9 10 2017/07/28
Rapid growth must be accompanied by intensive
shaping. After over ten years of Bark carving, the trunk
has gradually flattened.
11 2019/09/28
By autumn, two years later, the overall structure was
nearly complete and ready to be moved to a display pot!