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I am interested in bonsai, but I'm having difficulty finding the design that I want because when searching the internet most of the bonsai styles don't have pictures.

Could we create a compilation of bonsai styles here? It will be much better if we can add pictures.

Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GL
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Basic styles

  1. Formal Upright Style (Chokkan)

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  1. Informal Upright (Moyogi)

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  1. Slant (Shakan)

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  1. Cascade - Kengai

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  1. Windswept - Fukinagashi

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  1. Raft Style - Ikadabuki

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  1. Forest Bonsai - Yose-ue

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  1. Broom Style - Hokidachi

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Unique Bonsai Styles

At first glance, many bonsai styles can be identified by the basic descriptions.

They may also be combinations of shapes, such as a 'windswept semi-cascade.'

Or they may be something totally unique, such as this pine by bonsai artist Walter Pall (Germany.)

Windswept Semi-Cascade

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Root-Over-What

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Figurines and Bonsai

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Cary Bondoc
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Here is a good picture list of Bonsai styles:

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  • Oh! Thank you so much! I don't have much time to edit my answer in a complete styles. :) – Cary Bondoc Apr 12 '16 at 23:41
  • No problem. You're answer below is better, I just went to quick and dirty route. Sometimes it's helpful to see everything right there together, but your pictures definitely have more impact. – Dalton Apr 13 '16 at 14:07