What is yamadori?
(1) Yamadori is a term used by the Japanese to describe trees collected from the wild. (From http://www.nibonsai.co.uk)
(2) One of many ways to begin creating bonsai tree. (From https://www.bonsaimary.com)
Let's all learn about yamadori, but please pardon the drawing.
The yamadori material is a curved hotdog but is not ideal for cascade, and only either formal upright, informal upright, or slanting styles are the most feasible. The trunk however lacks the taper that is ideal for a bonsai. How then, will we be able to make something out of it?
Read on.
