Bonsai Informal Upright
Another easy style to incorporate the informal upright or moyogi in japanese is known specifically for its trunk that grows upward but bends to the right and left forming an s.
Bonsai informal upright. The formal upright bonsai style called chokkan in japanese is easy enough for a novice to work on and challenging enough for bonsai masters. The top of the tree is straight above the base of the trunk. Informal upright style the trunk is slightly bent and tapers toward the top. The basic difference between a formal upright bonsai and the informal upright bonsai is that in the latter type the trunk is not as perfectly straight as a chokkan and has some bend in it.
Informal upright bonsai style moyogi the informal upright style is common in both nature and in the art of bonsai. Forest style displays are created to mirror the different heights and trunk thicknesses found in natural forests so the trees should differ randomly in size james said. The trunk gets fairly straight and untapered towards the top section then the leader curves downwards in a large arc that just isn t looking realistic to me. An apex over the root ball and interesting line leading to the apex.
The lower branches must be placed at the outer side of the curves or bends. An informal upright bonsai. The trunk grows upright roughly in the shape of a letter s and at every turn branching occurs. A forest bonsai display.
In nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement. Yes it has pronounced twists and bends allowing the plant to emerge somewhat in motion which in turn gives the bonsai the informality it deserves. Juniper informal upright chop opinions please. The informal upright may be the most commonly found bonsai style.
Tapering of the trunk must be clearly visible with the base of the trunk thicker than the higher portion. Hey all i have a relatively decent nursery specimen here and am contemplating a relatively hefty cut. The requirements are simple. The branches are distributed asymmetrically.
He added that the displays are usually arranged in odd numbers ranging from about five to 11 trees. The trunk grows upright roughly in the shape of a letter s and at every turn branching occurs. Creating bonsai is a living art project.