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Look at any masterpiece by Naka. Mentally draw a line from the apex to the lowest left branch tip, then to the lowest right branch tip. You always get a scalene triangle. He taught that asymmetry is energy. Never make your bonsai a perfect dome. Species-specific notes Removing heavy branches to define the

While his day job was landscaping, his life’s work was bonsai. Naka was unique because he bridged the gap between the secretive, master-apprentice traditions of Japan and the open, inquisitive nature of Western hobbyists. He famously said: John Naka Bonsai Techniques 1 Pdf