——— About Ootsu Shorakuen

OneTeam where we cultivate the beauty of black pine.

HISTORY

Ootsu Shorakuen was founded in the early Showa period and cultivates and sells trees, including 'Mizuma's Black Pine', in the Mizuma district of Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Kurume City is one of Japan's three major tree-planting regions, and the 'Mizuma's Black Pine' boasts a history and tradition spanning over a hundred years, receiving high acclaim nationwide. Its distinguishing features lie in its beautiful form and durability.

One of the reasons for the excellence of 'Mizuma's Black Pine' is the benefit of the region's unique climate and soil. The moderate humidity and well-drained soil support the healthy growth of the black pines. Moreover, the producers utilize techniques passed down through generations to cultivate these black pines to their finest condition.

What we value

Black pines have unique personalities, and they can grow beautifully or not as expected. We carefully tend to each tree, cultivating it with love and skill, and we shape it into the perfect form for gardens and bonsai. Our love and skill are poured into every black pine we cultivate.

One of the reasons for the excellence of 'Mizuma's Black Pine' is the benefit of the region's unique climate and soil. The moderate humidity and well-drained soil support the healthy growth of the black pines. Moreover, the producers utilize techniques passed down through generations to cultivate these black pines to their finest condition.

Our love and skill are poured into every black pine we cultivate.

Our techniques

To ensure the health of the trees and enable them to grow vigorously in their new environment, advanced techniques such as root pruning and root wrapping are essential. These techniques are not just simple tasks, but are important processes for preserving the trees' lives and maximizing their vitality in their new environment.

It takes time and effort, but we take care of the trees with all our hearts.

Also, we have established a transportation technique that does not put stress on the trees, ensuring they arrive in good condition.

Planting trees is a journey of self-improvement, where we hone our skills, engage with nature, and grow as individuals.

Since I started cultivating trees on this land, 19 years have passed.

Due to differences in land and soil, I was told many times that it wouldn't work out. However, as the trees grew and grew, I thought, "It's interesting."

Here, we do not cultivate trees from seedlings, but instead, we purchase trees that have already been cultivated to a certain extent from other prefectures and shape the branches. This branch-shaping technique is the hallmark of Mizuma and is something we are proud of. We cultivate the trees we purchase with care and shape them beautifully. I find the flow of this work to be very appealing.

One of the reasons for the excellence of 'Mizuma's Black Pine' is the benefit of the region's unique climate and soil. The moderate humidity and well-drained soil support the healthy growth of the black pines. Moreover, the producers utilize techniques passed down through generations to cultivate these black pines to their finest condition.

Although it is unique to cultivate trees from seedlings on our land, it has its own charm. We can shape the tree as we like, and the love we develop for each tree is irreplaceable. Every year, we plant new seedlings, and sometimes we entrust the work to employees, continuing new challenges.

Planting trees is not just about growing larger. It is a journey where we hone our skills, engage with nature, and grow as individuals.

CONTACT

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