Yukitsuri

Yukitsuri (Japanese: 雪つり) is a Japanese technique for preserving trees and shrubs from heavy snow. Trees are given extra support by bamboo poles with ropes attached to limbs; whereas, shrubs are often tied tightly around the circumference. Yukitsuri is a common sight in Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Garden during the winter months.[1]

Yukitsuri being set up, Kenrokuen Garden

Yukitsuri can also be seen in Hibiya Park, Jindai Botanical Garden, Yoyogi Park and Inokashira Park in Tokyo.[2] Tokyo no longer receives much snow, but the yukitsuri now function more as seasonal markers.

References

1. Kanazawa Tourism - Yukitsuri at Kenrokuen Garden Retrieved March 27, 2015
2. Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association Flower Calendar Retrieved March 27, 2015