Will_Heath

Simplifying the matter...

The point is lost on a tree that has only a slight slant. Let's take the extreme here in a semi or a full cascade, this debate would be senseless as any roots on the lean side would not be visible anyhow, in fact strong opposite rootage on a cascade is very appealing.

Keeping the above in mind, I feel that the more the slant, the more it will need rootage on the opposite side. The less the slant, the less the need for the counter-balance.

In closing, the need for rootage on the side of the lean increases with the amount of lean that the tree has. As the tree leans more, the roots on the lean side become more unnoticeable.

Will