--- product_id: 55242490 title: "Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way" brand: "jake hobson" price: "VT12849" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/55242490-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way **Brand:** jake hobson **Price:** VT12849 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way by jake hobson - **How much does it cost?** VT12849 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/55242490-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way) ## Best For - jake hobson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jake hobson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way ## Images ![Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718UakC8GnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Really informative, lots of drawings and pictures *by S***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2018* This is an excellent book and really useful if you're interested in pruning trees and (some) other plants in the Japanese style. It contains loads of really good diagrammes, that show step by step how to achieve each look, and give you the confidence to try them, even if you've got no experience, like me. Also, I have a couple of bonsai trees, which I bought last year, and have so far not pruned them at all, as I found all the bonsai books I've bought so far didn't really explain even maintenance pruning very well, and provided hardly any pictures that actually demonstrate the details. Even with online videos, it's sometimes hard to see exactly what they're doing, when they show you pruning methods and I was reluctant to do it wrong.. A lot of the methods used in niwaki can also be applied to bonsais, and this book is the first I've come across that properly explains and shows how to treat pines (and other trees) to achieve those beautiful foliage pads that bonsais and niwaki both have in common. This book explains and demonstrates the mysteries of candle pinching for pines, which seems to be pretty much exactly the same procedure for bonsais and niwaki. Both have in common that they seek to produce the effect of a mature of tree on a smaller scale. The author is at pains to point out that niwaki and bonsai are completely different, as bonsais are in pots and niwaki mainly in the ground (although can also be grown in pots), but the pruning methods used have a lot of similarities and some of the techniques are identical, or very similar, so I found this also very helpful to understand the pruning methods for different bonsai species, too - both formative and maintenance pruning. The book also includes lots of lovely pictures of various Japanese gardens, both large and small, and provides a wealth of interesting background on Japanese gardening, and to some extent, Japanese culture, too. But while there's plenty of theory, so to speak, there's also plenty of practical information that will enable you to re-produce the techniques described. Think this book is well worth the very reasonable price (although it's gone up about £3 since I bought it), but it's still a very good price, considering the quality of content, and would definitely recommend... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect instructions *by B***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2024* Finally a book that gives you clear instructions. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book *by J***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2024* Interesting, well researched and laid out book. I’m sure will be a useful resource as it has Japanese culture, history of Niwaki and lovely photos and diagrams guiding in the art. ## Frequently Bought Together - Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way - Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More - Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation, Fourth Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/55242490-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/55242490-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*