Bonsai Style Chart

There s also a semi cascade style called han kengai in which the peak of the tree reach at the level or just beneath the containing pot.

Bonsai style chart. Slanting trees in nature are called leaners trees that have been forced by the wind and gravity into non vertical growth. Many people think of bonsai as small trees. In the slanting bonsai style the trunk has a more acute angle than in the previous styles. These terms are still widely used in the bonsai world out of respect and tradition.

Then come many more exotic bonsai shapes such as literati five basic bonsai styles. Twin trunk style sokan the sokan style has two trunks. The five basic bonsai styles. Windswept bonsai windswept miniature trees or fukinagashi are the ones that look like have been affected by strong and constant winds.

Broom style bonsai hokidachi the broom style is suited for deciduous trees with extensive fine branching. As the tree is developed the wonderful branching and ramification is on full display in the fall and winter. Most bonsai can be repotted during the winter but the best period for this is the weeks immediately prior to the early spring revival when you judge that there is no longer a danger of intense cold that could damage the roots. The styles are generally classified by the growth shape of the bonsai.

It branches out in all directions at about 1 3 the height of the tree. Certain types of trees tend to be better for this style. Formal upright informal upright slant semi cascade and cascade are where to start. This bonsai shape is often used for deciduous trees.

The trunk is about one third of the tree. Since bonsai is truly and ancient practice there are some old words that have no current translation. The top two thirds are branches which are shaped into a crown. This style looks like its name a broom.

Slanted style trees often provide a powerful impression of strength and age. As you ll see in our photo gallery of bonsai trees below there are many styles of bonsai trees. The trunk is straight and upright and does not continue to the top of the tree. This is a good period for a number of types of work on bonsai.

Here is a small chart for each bonsai tree size category. And for aesthetics one trunk is thicker than the other. They don t realize that there is a wide array of sizes classifications and styles to this art form. Bonsai size classification chart and guide.