Cloud Topiary
* Strictly speaking not an historical image but these Yew trees in Parque del Retiro Madrid are probably very old. Years will have been spent perfecting the cloud shapes you need a good eye and sharp secateurs. I thought the trees stood out well against the colourful wall
Cloud pruning is a Japanese method of training trees and shrubs into shapes resembling clouds. It is known as 'Niwaki', the translation of which is 'garden tree'. The style is said to depict the distilled essence of the tree. This type of pruning does not have to be used in solely Japanese-style gardens; it can be used as a feature in gardens of many different styles.
THANKS FOR YOUR VISITING BUT CAN I ASK YOU NOT TO FAVE AN IMAGE WITHOUT ALSO MAKING A COMMENT. MANY THANKS KEITH
Cloud Topiary
* Strictly speaking not an historical image but these Yew trees in Parque del Retiro Madrid are probably very old. Years will have been spent perfecting the cloud shapes you need a good eye and sharp secateurs. I thought the trees stood out well against the colourful wall
Cloud pruning is a Japanese method of training trees and shrubs into shapes resembling clouds. It is known as 'Niwaki', the translation of which is 'garden tree'. The style is said to depict the distilled essence of the tree. This type of pruning does not have to be used in solely Japanese-style gardens; it can be used as a feature in gardens of many different styles.
THANKS FOR YOUR VISITING BUT CAN I ASK YOU NOT TO FAVE AN IMAGE WITHOUT ALSO MAKING A COMMENT. MANY THANKS KEITH