Yamadori is a kind of bonsai which is an ancient art from Japan that consists of growing small trees in a controlled way, making it a decorative piece par excellence. Dare and learn much more about this tree by reading this article where we tell you, among other things, how it is grown. 
Yamada
The yamadori is a plant that has been rescued from nature, which can be treated with bonsai techniques, that is, it can be planted in a tray and kept small, stunting its growth process. For this, a small trunk is chosen that has a peculiar shape and an easily malleable crown. Therefore, they are an excellent option for decorating interiors, although they can also be placed in outdoor gardens.
Features
The yamadori is a type of bonsai highly appreciated by specialists in this art. To achieve a magnificent mini tree, the characteristics that it must have must be taken into account. In the first place, to have a trunk that is in excellent condition, that has movement, its branches must be proportional in terms of thickness, these are divided into primary ones that are strong, the secondary ones are those that emerge from the previous one and the tertiary ones they are the ones that correspond to the top of the tree, that is, the thinnest and are present as close as possible to the root.
Ways to farm a Yamadori
This small tree has very specific techniques for its cultivation and maintenance. Everything must start before its growth begins. It is dug around the trunk that has been chosen, it is extracted taking great care with the roots, it is placed on damp paper and wrapped with a cloth or plastic to prevent the root ball from falling apart, that is, the earth that is around it. from the root. Substrate is taken in which it was planted, later in the chosen pot we fill a quarter of the container with akadama and gravel, proceed to place the tree and finish filling with the extracted soil and proceed to water without flooding.
Early years of cultivation
During the early years, yamadori requires some maintenance, such as the use of coarse-grained akadama-based fertilizer. When the outbreak begins, you have to add organic fertilizer that helps to enhance the growth of the branches. It is advisable to let it grow freely for one or two seasons so that the branches acquire strength and the first modeling can be carried out. It is advisable to use high quality water, that is, that is not chlorinated, for this you can use rainwater or standing water for a space of 24 hours.
Plagues and diseases
Like any tree, the yamadori does not escape diseases and pests that can destroy its beauty. In this case, the most common pests are The olive tree borer (Phloeotribus scarabaeoides) is a species of beetle that digs and forms galleries in the axils of the branches and damages the wood. The black borer is another of the aggressive pests that attack the yamadori, its larvae create galleries creating spots on the branches. The cochineal and the parlatoria extract the sap, notably weakening the plant. Finally, there is the serpent, which is a very aggressive species of cochineal that can wither the entire yamadori.
As for the diseases, there are sickle leaf, verticillium wilt and lead, all of them can be avoided by pruning the affected branches and using preventive treatment with potassium phosphite. Clean the wood with pressurized water, remove the soil and use the appropriate fertilizer.
Legality of the Yamadori
The yamadori is considered an illegal practice, since it threatens in some way against environmental health. In some countries, it requires a special permit from the agencies in charge of the environment, since its uncontrolled practice can generate soil erosion and the extinction of some species.
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