On slanting bonsai style:

Trees that slant naturally occur as a result of strong, buffeting winds or deep shade during their early development. Whether it is curved or straight, the whole trunk leans at a definite angle. The stronger roots grow out on the side, away from the angle of the trunk lean, to support the weight of the tree.

Recommended Species: Most species are suitable for this style, as it bears similarity to the informal upright style. Conifers work particularly well for this style.

Processes/Techniques Used: The trunk can be either curved or straight, but must be on an angle to either the right or left (never to the front), with the apex not directly over the base of the bonsai. This style is quite a simple one that can be achieved by many methods. At an early age, the can be trained to an angle by means of wiring the trunk until it is in position. Alternatively, the tree could be forced to grow in a slanting style by putting the actual pot on a slant, causing the tree to grow abnormally.

With formal upright, informal upright and slanted styles, the number three is significant. The lowest branches are grouped in threes, and this grouping begins one-third of the way up the trunk. The bottom-most three branches almost encircle the trunk, with two branches thrusting forward, one slightly higher than the other. The third branch, emanating from a point between the first two, is set at such an angle as to make the foliage appear lower than the other two. This pattern presents an easy way to tell front from back and sets the tone of the entire composition.

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