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22 Bonsai basics

Raft
A connected root group designed to mirror the
effect of a fallen tree that continues to grow.
The original branches shoot upward, forming
individual treelike structures of their own.

Literati
Inspired by Asian landscape paintings, the
image is of a thin, slender tree struggling
against the elements in harsh, infertile
conditions. Jagged, unusual angles
and sparse branching close to the
trunk are features of this style.

Forest or group
The planting resembles a
grove or forest—usually
monospecies—with one
main dominant tree
surrounded by a family of
medium and smaller ones.
Introduce direction to the
composition through the
careful use of heights and
negative space in the pot.