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Yes, Billy, the classic cascade is an upside-down triangle. The only
variant is the tip at the bottom, which is turned to the side as though it
were trying to reverse itself to seek the sun. Yet, I think it's a bit
artificial when I see cascades with a minature bonsai growing at the point
where the trunk begins its plunge downward. One thing's for sure ... in
order for a cascade to be effective, it needs a sharp angle on the trunk
when it leaves the lip of the pot.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy M. Rhodes"
To:
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 6:40 PM
Subject: [IBC] Question on cascade bonsai style.


In a message dated 8/3/2003 6:35:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

A demonstrator at my bonsai club said that cascade bonsai should NOT
have a
forked tail at the end. I was too interested in watching the design at
hand
that I failed to ask why. Anyone here would like to jump in?

Bonsai is art, art is about leading the eye, a fork confuses the eye. It
doesn't know which way to go.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast


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