New Life for an Old Wisteria

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Published 2018-04-19

Each season has its own distinctive flowers, and in Japan early May sees the wisteria blossom. Many people travel at that time to see fine examples of wisteria, a spreading vine that can be arranged over a trellis to create magnificent cascades. We visit Japan’s most famous wisteria, a giant old tree transplanted 20 years ago from its previous site to allow continued growth. It was thought too big and old to transplant until one tree surgeon discovered how to safely move the huge trunk. Following her as she works to rescue trees, we’ll get a glimpse of Japanese traditions of respect for the natural world.

All Comments (21)

@TheSeanoops 4 years ago

Whatever was spent on moving that tree was worth it, it’s beautiful.
@HighConCannibal 5 years ago

As someone who was a "troubled youth", im now 30 and whenever i dont feel well, you can find me in my garden. She is on to something very important. What a beautiful woman.
@usmaanali8510 4 years ago

Dislikes are from the Demons who can't come near this
@igorsinger3455 4 years ago

I really liked the video. I am also a wood surgeon from Ukraine who specializes in treating historic trees and treating transplanted large trees. To work successfully, you must be able to hear what these trees tell you.
@giselleluna1100 4 years ago

I am literally crying tears that all of these people love a single tree so much
@juliaf_ 3 years ago

As a teen with recently diagnosed ADHD, I really wish I had gotten into plants sooner. They really do help more than people would expect. I'm much calmer when I've been around the garden and although it doesn't cure my condition, it gives me the energy to push through. Helping youth learn about plants is wonderfully noble
@elliemm557 5 years ago

What a wonderful person. You can see she loves her work. This is absolutely amazing.
@stenbak88 4 years ago

My garden is better than any doctor or person I have ever talked to in terms of clarity and happiness, thanks grandma
@leopold-buttersstotch9353 4 years ago

I get stressed when transplanting seedlings 🤦‍♂️
@karencurtis2697 4 years ago

YouTube recommended this to me 😳, as children I dreamed of such a tree and many times Mum told me I would wake her with stories of my tree with perls and butterflies, it wasn't till later we realised it was a wisteria. I wish my Mum was alive to see this ... This Was My Dream 🤗 Stay safe stay well
@carolhankins5896 4 years ago

That’s absolutely amazing what she done. It is the most beautiful tree I’ve ever seen. Job well done 👍🏼 👍🏼
@velvetindigonight 4 years ago

This beautiful tree in bloom reminds me of the 'mother tree' in the film 'Avatar'.......... I wonder if it was the inspiration? Whatever must be a otherworldly experience to wander beneath it ................. Thank you for sharing.
@teleopinions1367 4 years ago

Pets and gardens are very good for your soul. Just spend a little time with your plants on your patio, balcony or garden and you'll feel so much better.
@nobillclinton 4 years ago

One of the most beautiful things that I've ever seen. Awesome, wisteria. Awesome botanist.
@caroledavis9362 3 years ago

My husband just bought me a wisteria plant. It is 6" tall right now...🙂
@b.l.8611 4 years ago

There is nothing more beautiful in life than nature in its glory.
@whichkatami 4 years ago

That’s amazing, she’s amazing. Long live that old tree.
@ajshilin5736 4 years ago

Tanjiro likes this video
@harleysantillanes394 4 years ago

Who ever disliked this video needs Tsukamoto san to help them with the healing power and beauty of plants.
@greatplainsman3662 4 years ago

My garden is my connection with my mother.