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Nibamme

Nibamme is a Japanese term that means "a second bud" and it mainly refers to the phenomenon of kuromatsu (Japanese pine trees) producing a second bud after the first one has been trimmed. This second bud has a shorter axis and leaves than the first one and it usually occurs only once a year. Nibamme is considered desirable for bonsai because it creates more compact and dense foliage.

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