Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Informal upright style or Moyogi style


Informal upright style, incorporate visible curves, but the apex of the informal upright is always located directly above the trunk's entry into the soil line. Basically, there is a loop in it's line of growth.
One can see the well developed and visible roots of the tree.

The Upright or chokkan style

The handsome ficus shown here stands upright. The placing of the tree is onto one end of the pot, and a branch shoots out for aesthetic balance, to overcome the effect of the visually overbearing bot.

Semi cascade or Han Kengai style

The tree seems to have established a firm footing on the ground and a youthful energy in it's limbs. The tree has, quite obviously, endured a passing torrent, and now the roots stand bare in testimony of the flood, and it's plumage represent endurance.
Semi cascade style, photo taken indoors.

Twisted trunk style

This picture was taken on our terrace in the evening. This tree seems have taken three full spirals, before taking off on a 45 degree tangent. This tree potrays a confusing past in its spiralling trunck, and upon realization, a steady rise to success with it's bright green folliage.

Broom or Hokidachi style














Here I am showcasing the "Broom" Style where one can notice that the branches are spread out over a hemispherical area. The first picture was taken in our living room.