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    Slanting (Shakkan or Chakkan)

    Known as shakkan in Japanese, the slanting style of bonsai is noted specifically for its acute angles. The trunk and branches of the tree appears to be somewhat blown by the wind, similar to that that grows in nature. However, what’s interesting to know about this style is that the trunk leans exactly on a definite angle, while the roots emerge right away from the side where the trunk leans, so to support the mass or weight of its body. Other than that, the branches of the slanting bonsai spread in a direction opposite to that of the slanting angle. The tip of the plant is even noted to be bending forward on a slight manner. You can also see a miniature tree designed in this way with branches on the lower part arranged in groups composed of three. The first branch in this group grows one-third the way up to the trunk.

    The slanting style is often addressed by many bonsai masters as the “leaners”. It is also viewed as the style designed to feature an attitude that falls between what the cascades and the upright forms may offer. And, it’s worth knowing that this style has been valued and appreciated by thousands of bonsai planters or growers simply for its being capable of presenting an appearance that defines age and strength.

    Recommended Species: The good news about the slanting form is that it works perfect for almost all species of bonsai. Those that grow successfully with the informal upright form are also appropriate with this style, but conifers are deemed as the best.

    Recommended Techniques: In terms of techniques, one can train his or her bonsai to appear slanted by incorporating the wiring method applied to the trunks. The trunk should be wired until it slants. Aside from that, the slanting form can also be achieved by simply putting the pot also slanted. This method will definitely allow your bonsai to grow oddly.

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