Bonsai Hokidachi

A bonsai broom from an acer kyohime is a classic it has very brittle branches be very careful when trying to wire.
Bonsai hokidachi. Zelkovas and elms are firm favourites among bonsai enthusiasts wishing to create a fine example of a miniature treein the hokidachistyle. Hokidachi in nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement. Consequently bonsai trees can have many shapes and sizes and depending on their way of growing they are grouped into various styles and shapes. Bonsai is a horticulture art.
Click and you will see that the horticultural skills are as important as the artistic side to bonsai. It branches out in all directions at about 1 3 the height of the tree. Hokidachistyle or broom bonsai is the perfect way to work with material that has very extensive and slender branches.