Zelkova

[BobbyLane]

Informal upright, natural style.

this article will give you a general understanding of the different forms

Informal Upright Form
This form is the most commonly seen in Bonsai and in nature. It can be used for most tree species. The trunk can twist, turn and change direction with a number of bends along its length though the growth is basically upwards.
Branches tend to emerge from the outside of bends. Branches emerging directly from the inside of bends often look awkward. The overall silhouette of an informal upright is often irregularly triangular but does not have to be.
Coniferous species such as Pines and Junipers are often seen with largely horizontal branching and clearly defined 'clouds' of foliage.

Most see the informal broom as the most common in nature, you see variations all the time though

Styling: The Basic Forms of Bonsai – Bonsai4Me

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[Bonsaidoorguy]

this article will give you a general understanding of the different forms

Informal Upright Form
This form is the most commonly seen in Bonsai and in nature. It can be used for most tree species. The trunk can twist, turn and change direction with a number of bends along its length though the growth is basically upwards.
Branches tend to emerge from the outside of bends. Branches emerging directly from the inside of bends often look awkward. The overall silhouette of an informal upright is often irregularly triangular but does not have to be.
Coniferous species such as Pines and Junipers are often seen with largely horizontal branching and clearly defined 'clouds' of foliage.

Most see the informal broom as the most common in nature, you see variations all the time though

Styling: The Basic Forms of Bonsai – Bonsai4Me

bonsai4me.com

That description of informal upright form sounds about like what I'm going for. Growing upwards with a rough triangular shape. I see the main branches more flat with the tertiary branches going up, not in a pad shape or pulled down like a conifer. If I were to go more natural style I'd be leaning towards a thin and feminine form.