--- product_id: 1703249 title: "Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way" price: "€ 75.29" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1703249-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Master 6+ tree species pruning Authentic Japanese niwaki techniques Step-by-step illustrated guide Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way **Price:** € 75.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎍 Shape your garden’s soul with the art of niwaki! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way - **How much does it cost?** € 75.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1703249-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Tree Training:** Expert techniques for pines, azaleas, conifers, bamboos, and more—perfect for diverse gardens. - • **Join a Cultivated Community:** Join thousands of gardeners elevating their craft with a #2 bestseller in Topiary Gardening. - • **Step-by-Step Visual Mastery:** Detailed illustrations and photos guide you through every cut and shape with precision. - • **Sculpt Your Garden Like a Pro:** Unlock centuries-old Japanese pruning secrets to transform ordinary trees into living art. - • **Blend Tradition with Modernity:** Adapt authentic niwaki methods to your Western garden for a unique, elegant landscape. ## Overview Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way is a highly practical, illustrated guide that teaches Western gardeners authentic Japanese tree pruning techniques. Covering multiple tree species with step-by-step instructions and rich photography, this book empowers you to sculpt your garden trees into elegant living sculptures, blending tradition with modern gardening aesthetics. A top-rated bestseller in topiary and Japanese garden books, it’s perfect for professionals seeking to elevate their outdoor spaces. ## Description Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki . In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After first discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos and deciduous trees. Throughout the text, step-by-step illustrations accompany the instructions, while abundant photographs and anecdotes bring the ideas surrounding niwaki vividly to life. Review: Trees the Japanese Way. - This is a great book to start learning about Niwaki,a Japanese way of pruning. Review: Why and how Japanese trees look like that - When I first went to Japan I couldn't believe how many trees looked like giant bonsai. This book covers why and how Japanese trees look like that from the point of view of a westerner. It has lots of practical and philosophical content and ideas on fitting this style into a western context. I haven't read the full book yet - let alone tried the ideas out on my trees - but I am glad I bought it. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,555 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Topiary Gardening #12 in Japanese Garden (Books) #19 in Landscape Architecture (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 396 Reviews | ## Images ![Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718UakC8GnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trees the Japanese Way. *by M***G on November 15, 2025* This is a great book to start learning about Niwaki,a Japanese way of pruning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why and how Japanese trees look like that *by S***K on August 4, 2022* When I first went to Japan I couldn't believe how many trees looked like giant bonsai. This book covers why and how Japanese trees look like that from the point of view of a westerner. It has lots of practical and philosophical content and ideas on fitting this style into a western context. I haven't read the full book yet - let alone tried the ideas out on my trees - but I am glad I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book, great pictures *by P***T on November 21, 2023* I really enjoy this book. Great reference material, nice pictures, very useful. ## 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.gr/products/1703249-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1703249-niwaki-pruning-training-and-shaping-trees-the-japanese-way) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*