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Top four images; Initially the
tree was styled as a semi
cascade and coarsely wired.
Middle left; the Mugo pine
with its inclination changed
from semi cascade to informal
upright.
Bottom; Antonio Jesùs
from Spain, is shown below
applying the wire and jin
solution at the top right of
facing page.

mugo. Nibelungen are a mythological people of
Germanic legends ruled by Prince “Nibelung.” The
composer Richard Wagner composed a cycle of four
operas titled Der Ring des Nibelungen based on these
mythological legends.

How did you cultivate this tree during the first three
years while it was recovering from the shock of being
transplanted?
To increase its strength and maximize growth, it is
necessary to use the method taught to me by my
teacher Kimura, consisting of attentive watering,
amino acid protein fertilizers and pure Akadama
growing medium for an exceptional capacity for
cation exchange.

Akadama’s ability to hold and release plant nutrients
is renowned. Are there other types of growing media
that have similar properties?
No, in my opinion there is nothing like Akadama.

Are there other potting mixes that you use and why?
I personally use pure Akadama during the first ten
years after the collection of pine trees, then switch
to a mixture of 50% Akadama and 50% Kiryuzuna
which is a harder equivalent to Akadama that will
retain structure for longer.

How did the cultivation change when the tree re-
gained its vigor?
To balance its growth I reduced fertilization and
container size. In a few years it will be transplanted
in Akadama mixed with 50% Kiryuzuna. The tree

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