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Slanting form Hawthorn bonsai by Harry Harrington
Windswept Form
The windswept form is one of the most difficult forms to portray as a bonsai
though is often one attempted by beginners for its dramatic features.
The windswept form is also one of the most misunderstood forms. The
typical windswept bonsai is styled with all of its branches on one side of the
trunk flung out towards one side by some invisible force! This cliche rather
spoils the form but is often repeated.
Windswept Privet by Harry Harrington
Twin Trunk Forms
In the twin-trunk form, two upright trunks emerge from the same roots and
divide into two trunks at the base. Both trunks (trees) should exhibit similar
shapes and characteristics having grown together in the same environment.
However it is important, that one trunk should be noticeably taller, thicker and
