Slanting (shakan), conifer

A rectangle or oval with the tree planted off centre, away from the lean, so the pot balances it.

How big is the tree?

• Under 20 cm (shohin), trunk slim (under 2 cm)
• Under 20 cm (shohin), trunk medium (2 to 5 cm)
• Under 20 cm (shohin), trunk stout (over 5 cm)
• 20 to 40 cm, trunk slim (under 2 cm)
• 20 to 40 cm, trunk medium (2 to 5 cm)
• 20 to 40 cm, trunk stout (over 5 cm)
• 40 to 70 cm, trunk slim (under 2 cm)
• 40 to 70 cm, trunk medium (2 to 5 cm)
• 40 to 70 cm, trunk stout (over 5 cm)
• Over 70 cm, trunk slim (under 2 cm)
• Over 70 cm, trunk medium (2 to 5 cm)
• Over 70 cm, trunk stout (over 5 cm)