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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Zukuri.

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Zukuri Zukuri  - (Tree Style) Also termed Shidari in the East and Weeping Style in the West. Similar to style in nature of the weeping willow. Bottom branches should be bigger than the top, as in other styles, and will weep less than top branches. Shoots should be trained early to produce the "fishing pole" curve effect. In this case the curve can be achieved using weights as opposed to wire.

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