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Old 16-Oct-2004   #13
Attila
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Originally Posted by bonsaikc
although the second one by definition can't be a formal upright. Too much movement in the trunk..hehe
Chris
Hi Chris,
I have seen quite a number of trees classified as formal upright where the trunk is not straight like an arrow. In fact, Charle Ceronio, in his book "Bonsai Styles of the World, and also Walter P. in one of his critiques on this forum said that the trunk can have very small movements.

I think the impression of a straight trunk is what really matters. I actually prefer those little movements, they make the tree look more natural. But that's a matter of preference.

Regards,
Attila
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