Woman Arborist Heals Trees, Parks, Souls

Now, the giant wisteria has grown to 150 years old after its historic transplant to Ashikaga Flower Park. (© Ashikaga Flower Park)

Gardeners wrap the 130-year-old wisteria in bandages and plaster casts prior to moving it. (courtesy of Tsukamoto Konami)

Lifting the giant wisteria during the transplant from Hayakawa Farm to Ashikaga Flower Park. (courtesy of Tsukamoto Konami)

Tsukamoto was frequently asked to pose for photos with visitors during the interview. (© Kodera Kei)

Tsukamoto Konami chats under the wisteria at Hamamatsu Flower Park. (© Kodera Kei)