Tree shaping (also known by several other alternative names) uses living trees and other woody plants as the medium to create structures and art.

These methods use a variety of horticultural and arboricultural techniques to achieve an intended design. Chairs, tables, living spaces and art may be shaped from growing trees. Some techniques used are unique to a particular practice, whereas other techniques are common to all, though the implementation may be for different reasons. [5] .

2011年9月21日 · Tree shaping is the practice of training living trees and woody plants into artistic shapes by carefully orchestrating how the tree and the branches grow. Techniques such as grafting, bending, creasing, framing, weaving, twisting, braiding, pruning and ring barking are employed to archive the unnatural shapes.

2022年12月20日 · It is a series of gardening practices that combine grafting, bending, and training of living plants, usually trees. The techniques require time and expertise but even a novice can perform simple arborsculpture methods for unique, personalized living garden art.

2024年3月21日 · Tree shaping harnesses the natural processes of inosculation and grafting, where branches or roots of trees naturally intertwine and fuse. Drawing on this phenomenon, artisans and architects have developed a synergy between the biological growth of trees and the planned design of functional spaces.

2024年7月1日 · Tree shaping, also known as arbor sculpting, is an enchanting blend of art, science, and horticulture. This practice involves molding trees into functional or decorative structures. Explore the history, techniques, and applications of tree shaping in this detailed guide.

2017年12月13日 · A simple type of fencing involved pulling trees into arches and grafting them together. But tree shaping often has fantastical element to it.