SHO-SHAKAN.
The first branch is placed on the slanted side
of the trunk, with the branches on one side slightly
upwards, and on the other side slightly downwards.
SHO-SHAKAN. The first branch is
placed in the opposite direction of the slant.
CHU-SHAKAN. The first branch is
pulled back to the base of the trunk in order to
balance it.
DAI-SHAKAN. The first branch is
placed in front and spread to both sides of the
trunk, and yet, it does not pierce the eyes.
SHAKAN KOBOKU. Slant style-old
stocky trunk. Canyon live oak (golden cup oak).
Quercus chrysolepis Liebmann.
