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How To Grow Bonsai - The 12 Amazing Styles PDF Print E-mail
Simply put, the miniaturized versions of bigger trees are what we call Bonsai trees. They're alive and they're not plastics that look similar to each other. There are indeed different bonsai styles like the bigger trees. In fact, their shapes and forms are what please the bonsai tree holders. These styles are formal upright, informal upright, cascade, semi cascade, slant and windswept. These are the different types of bonsai trees available for shaping, training or forming. Knowing the styles enable the bonsai lovers to choose specific pots for the specific style the bonsai tree is trained to be and decide which caring tips they need to grow the trees beautifully.
by AndrewPerry


Simply put, the miniaturized versions of bigger trees are what we call Bonsai trees. They're alive and they're not plastics that look similar to each other. There are indeed different bonsai styles like the bigger trees. In fact, their shapes and forms are what please the bonsai tree holders. These styles are formal upright, informal upright, cascade, semi cascade, slant and windswept. These are the different types of bonsai trees available for shaping, training or forming. Knowing the styles enable the bonsai lovers to choose specific pots for the specific style the bonsai tree is trained to be and decide which caring tips they need to grow the trees beautifully.

Upright styles of bonsai trees

Some people love their trees upright. The trees suitable for this style are Pine, Larch, Juniper and Spruce. This style has tree trunks that are straight upwards and their first lower branches are far wider than the rest. The rest of the branches shape an overall triangular look. Beginners tend to love this style as it is simple. A variation of this style that lends the tree an impression of motion is the informal upright style. The trees suitable are Beech, Japanese maple and Trident Maple trees. They are similar to the formal upright except that the top branch needs to be extended forward instead of upwards.

Slant types of bonsai trees

The slant on the other hand is a style where the tree trunk extends to one direction while the lowest branch extends to the other direction. This style is quite common and very easy to train. Informal upright types of bonsai trees style are suitable for Beech, Japanese maple and Trident Maple trees while the slant style can be done on almost any bonsai tree.

Cascade style Bonsai

There are also the cascade and the semi cascade styles available. The cascade types of bonsai trees are those that have a sloping effect. The trunk is vertical and then is turned to one direction while the branches are trained to slope or cascade lower than the surface of the pot. The semi cascade is similar to the cascade except the trunk gradually slopes instead of turns to one direction.

Windswept style of Bonsai

Adventurous people or people that want unique style choose to have a bonsai tree that does not look too pretty and orderly. They choose the windswept style which by its name, can be said to be a miniature version of a tree that has been swept by strong winds. The bonsai tree would have an unruly effect but still very beautiful.

Pruning Bonsai is the key

To prune the tree is the key to getting the style of bonsai tree people want. These styles have been practiced for centuries as an art form. To maintain the tree beautiful and in their most gorgeous styles, all the bonsai lover has to do is to prune and trim it. Another benefit of pruning and trimming is that it could make sure there would be balance in the bonsai tree as unkempt growth is reduced and trimmed off.

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