takkenboom
Takkenboom is a Dutch term that literally means branch tree. It is not a scientific or taxonomic name for a specific species; rather, it is a descriptive, nontechnical label used in horticulture and landscape design to refer to trees or shrubs with a pronounced branching habit, or to decorative arrangements made from twigs.
In practice, a takkenboom often results from pruning or pollarding techniques that encourage dense branching at
Takkenbomen are valued in parks, streetscapes, and private gardens for their visual interest when leaves are
Pollarding, topiary, bonsai, architectural trees.
The term is regional and descriptive rather than taxonomic; the exact species and practices associated with