Great Pine Trees

Inspiration

Beloved around the world for their toughness and adaptability, pine trees are uniquely important in Japan. Known as matsu, they are iconic cultural symbols, associated with endurance and eternity and appear prominently in Japanese gardens, literature, and art.

With regular pruning by skilled artisans, matsu develop powerful forms well-suited to the aesthetic of Japanese gardens.

With regular pruning by skilled artisans, Matsu develops powerful forms so appropriate to the aesthetic of Japanese gardens.