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Daisugi

is a Japanese technique related to pollarding, used on Cryptomeria ( ) trees. The term roughly translates to 'platform cedar'. When applied in a silviculture context, the method requires trunks to be pruned every 2–4 years to maintain the straight, clear grain for which they are coveted.

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is a Japanese technique related to pollarding, used on Cryptomeria ( ) trees. The term roughly translates to 'platform cedar'. When applied in a silviculture context, the method requires trunks to be pruned every 2–4 years to maintain the straight, clear grain for which they are coveted.

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