Classic Bonsai Styles

Formal upright bonsai style chokkan the formal upright style is a very common form of bonsai.
Classic bonsai styles. Hokidachi this style was modelled on the natural habit of the zelkova andis seldom successfully used for other than related species sinceit works best with trees bearing alternate foliage. For this style tapering of the upright growing trunk must be clearly visible. Usually this style is used. Basic styles formal upright informal upright slanting cascade semi cascade.
This style is defined by the perfectly straight trunk line. This style is a close cousin of formal upright style bonsai but with a little. The branches likewise are. During the period without leaves these trees look very impressive.
Classical styles of bonsai and natural shapes 1. Because of the simple and clearly defined lines this style is the first and most important for a. Slanting style shakan style. The formal upright style has classic proportions and is the basis of all bonsai.
Informal upright moyogi. This style has a softer look and is less severe than the formal upright shape. Five basic bonsai styles 1. 1 formal upright style chokkan style.
Formal upright chokkaan. This style is suitable for conifers and rarely if ever applied todeciduous species of bonsai tree. Informal upright style moyogi style.