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nagashi matsu
流松・流枝松

stretching pine


A key tree planted near a pond with its branches hanging over the water. In addition to pines, the Chinese juniper or Japanese yew are also sometimes used.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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