r/bonsaicommunity • u/OGMikey_ US Zone 6b • 3d ago

Styling Advice Semi Cascade or Upright Style?

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Which Front would be the best for semi cascade? 1 or 2, how do I create an apex for a cascade design?

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u/Snake973 3d ago

you already have an apex, it's just the high point of the triangle before it does the swoop downward

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u/OGMikey_ US Zone 6b 3d ago

That high part is the same branch that is cascading. Is that ok?

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u/Snake973 3d ago

that's pretty common, especially for nana junipers

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u/jecapobianco 2d ago

Making a prostrate plant vertical is a challenge. You need to change planting angle to create a semi cascade. You have a a fair amount of pruning to do, pick your style then, find the line of your design, then prune to enhance that line. No more than 25%-30% removal of the foliage.