The apex
Our scrutiny of the essential rules of bonsai concludes by taking a look at the apex, or summit (Atama). It is also one of the significant points of the tree.
21 September 2023
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The branches
In a bonsai the two most significant areas are the roots and the trunk. But what about the branches, or eda as they called in Japanese?
21 September 2023
The trunk
The second essential element in bonsai is the trunk, or Kokejun. A trunk should taper to the top and it also determines the movement of the tree.
20 September 2023
The roots
Learn the rules of bonsai and they will always be retained to guide you in whatever task that you wish to perform. To help you understand we’re going to scrutinise a bonsai starting from the root base, moving up to the trunk, the branches and finally the top..
20 September 2023
