H. Put a thin layer of soil in the bottom of the pot and a
small mound of soil at the point where the base of the
trunk will be located. Adjust the height of the mound so
that the finished soil surface will slope away from the
trunk toward the container edges.
I. Position the tree in the container to the rear of the center
line and either left or right of the center, wiggle the root
ball into the soil and secure the tie down wire(s).
J. Complete the potting process as described in Chapter 9,
Introduction to Bonsai - A Course Syllabus.
Note: Potting details discussed above will apply to most of the
ther styles described later and will not be repeated.
VIII. SUMMARY
A. The formal upright style bonsai is defined as one having a
straight vertical trunk with its apex directly above its base.
B. The trunk is tapered, the branches are straight, relatively
short and angled downward and the silhouette is
asymmetrical.
C. The container is usually shallow and oval or rectangular
in shape.