http://www.bonsaistyles.bonsaitreegardening.com Over the centuries the artists of bonsai have developed hundreds of unique bonsai styles. But within this complexity there are a few bonsai styles that form the basis of most of the variations. Discover the secrets of the various bonsai styles. Sun, 24 May 2009 11:36:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Beyond the basic bonsai styles of chokkan (formal upright), shakan (informal upright), kengai (cascade) and so forth there are several that don't fit neatly into those categories. The divisions are arbitrary to an extent, but like any specialty they evolve over time to help bonsai artists guide and discuss their ... http://www.bonsaistyles.bonsaitreegardening.com/bonsai-styles/10/ Kengai (Cascade) The cascade bonsai style is among the more beautiful and desired, but also more difficult to achieve. The trunk grows down below the level of the container, often twisting as it does so. In nature, a tree growing near a cliff subject to heavy snows, avalanches and wind may assume ... http://www.bonsaistyles.bonsaitreegardening.com/bonsai-styles/bonsai-styles-the-basic-styles-part-iii/ Shakan (Slanting) Japanese bonsai artists have developed many intricate and detailed forms of bonsai, in which each element is positioned just so. This is evident in the shakan, or slanting, bonsai style. As the name suggests, the trunk is slanted, usually at a moderately steep angle, mid-way between an upright and a ... http://www.bonsaistyles.bonsaitreegardening.com/bonsai-styles/bonsai-styles-the-basic-styles-part-ii/ Over the centuries the artists of bonsai have developed hundreds of unique bonsai styles. But within this complexity there are a few bonsai styles that form the basis of most of the variations. Chokkan (Formal Upright) The simplest bonsai style, but still exquisitely beautiful, is the chokkan or formal upright. Though still ... http://www.bonsaistyles.bonsaitreegardening.com/uncategorized/hello-world/