How high is the Gaogan literati bonsai?

Stump bonsai is characterized by being tall, thin, unique and concise, with three to four branches distributed over three-fifths of the trunk, among which the longer branches are bent and vertically downward, which is a basic tree shape without inclination.

Literati bonsai, with its vivid, vivid, fresh and exquisite artistic image, gives the best explanation for China's lofty and proud ambition and lonely pursuit of humanistic spirit since ancient times. The spiritual connotation of literati bonsai still follows the artistic thought and spiritual realm of advocating China ancient literati.

Making bonsai of literati trees:

1. The processing of scholar tree bonsai should start from an early age. At this point, it is very plastic and can produce slight bending changes. Processing is mainly pruning and rolling, and pine and cypress need to be carved properly.

2. For the selected tree materials, after careful observation and thinking, once the ornamental surface is determined, the basic structure can be trimmed.

3. Generally, the branches of the main part of the trunk are cut off first, leaving only the 1/3 branches on the upper part of the trunk, and sometimes a few small branches can be left on the lower part for ornament.

4. According to the needs of modeling, the upper branches of the trunk need to be refined, and the trade-offs must be carefully considered. Unnecessary branches should be cut without mercy. For the reserved branches, don't cut them short for Pinza. If the branches are not thick enough, they need to be cultivated continuously.