Bonsai Hokidachi
Zelkovas and elms are firm favourites among bonsai enthusiasts wishing to create a fine example of a miniature treein the hokidachistyle.
Bonsai hokidachi. Broom style bonsai hokidachi the broom style is suited for deciduous trees with extensive fine branching. It branches out in all directions at about 1 3 the height of the tree. How to shape a broomstyle bonsai from english elm. Hokidachi in nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement.
Hokidachistyle or broom bonsai is the perfect way to work with material that has very extensive and slender branches. Bonsai is a horticulture art. Click and you will see that the horticultural skills are as important as the artistic side to bonsai.