[better] - John Naka Bonsai Techniques 1 Pdf

This is the core of the book. Naka introduces the concept of "Sacrifice branches" (branches grown specifically to thicken the trunk, then removed) and "Branch selection." He uses simple line drawings to show how removing two branches on the left and one on the right creates an asymmetrical triangle.

His books were born from his desire to share complex Japanese concepts in a way that resonated with the Western mind. He famously said, "Don't make the tree look like a bonsai, make the bonsai look like a tree." 📘 Key Lessons in Bonsai Techniques I John Naka Bonsai Techniques 1 Pdf