| Broom
(Hokidachi). Straight trunk with the branches
arranged in a semi-circular dome. Classic style associated
with trees unexposed to the more violent effects of nature. |
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| Cascade-full
(Kengai). Where the branches and trunk of a tree
are swept to one side and hang below the roots. Simulates
tree on the edge of a cliff subjected to violent winds.
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| Cascade-semi
(Han-Kengai). Where the branches and trunk of
a tree are swept to one side but not fully weeping. Simulates
a tree subject to violent winds. |
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| Clump
(Kadudachi). More crowded in appearance than
a group/forest planting as the trunks all grow from the
same point on the root mass. |
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| Formal
upright (Chokkan). Straight and upright trunk
with the branches forming a balanced style, usually with
an overall triangular form. |
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| Group
/ Forest (Yose-ue). Bonsai are arranged in a
container to resemble a forest of trees. |
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| Informal
upright (Moyogi). Trunk curves and twists through
its taper up to and through the branches. The branches
form a balanced style, usually with an overall triangular
form. |
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| Literati
(Bunjingi). This is were the tree has around
two thirds of its trunk without any branches illustrating
age and maturity. |
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| Raft
(Ikadabuki). Tree is laid on its side and the
branches are arranged in a group formation trained vertically.
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| Root
over rock (Sekijoju). A tree which has roots
arranged so they grow over the rock and into the container.
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| Slanting
(Shakan). Similar to the formal upright style
but with the trunk slanting to one side simulating its
reaction to the wind or as it searches out light. |
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| Twin
trunk (Sojo). Bonsai has two trunks which are
joined at the base of the tree. |
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| Windswept
(Fukinagashi). Trunk and branches swept back
in one direction illustrating a tree exposed to violent
winds. |
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