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Sankan (triple-trunk): Three trunks of different sizes grow out of one root.

Shakan (slanted): Similar to the formal upright style, except the trunk grows at a 90-degree angle.

Sokan (twin-trunk): Two trunks of different sizes grow out of one root.

Yose-Ue (forest): Several trees of various ages are planted in the same spot. Thus, the impression of a forest or grove is created.

Words: Francesca Newby.  Photography: Scott Hawkins.

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