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Arborsculpture is a branch of arboriculture specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks and branches into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practice is espalier.

The term Arborsculpture was coined in the 1990s to unify the field, but the practice can be dated back to 1911 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin.

Axel Erlandson is considered the most prolific Arborsculptor to ever practice this art. Starting work in the late 1920s and continuing until about 1963, a year before his death. Most of his works are currently housed at Bonfante Gardens. Serious arborsculptors can be found on each continent.

Australia

Peter and Becky of Queensland are growing and shaping extremely detailed and balanced arborsculpture. They call their trees Pooktres.





Japan On Okinawa island, in Bio Park, this ficus structure sheds the rain and is a favorite spot for children.



Thailand

Nirandr Boonnetr Started shaping trees about 1983. This is one of his chairs. He describes his techniques in the book Arborsculpture - Solutions for a Small Planet

Israel





Aharon Navieh is the head gardener at Kibbutz Revivim. He started shaping trees in 1984 and hasn't slowed down.

Ezekiel Golan,owner of Plantware , grows and shapes Ficus roots. By growing long roots and then shaping them almost anything could be formed.

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Links



www.arborsmith.com



www.pooktre.com

www.growingvillage.com



www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/4769/ent.htm



www.plantware.org

www.geocities.com/aharonaveh22/index.htm

www.lebendlaube.de

