Masculine Characteristics Of A Tree:
- Formality: Straight trunks, defined foliage outlines, more symmetrical branch balance
- Strength: Powerful rootage, nebari, thick trunk, heavy branches, coarser foliage
- Drama: Sharp, angular movement, dramatic direction changes of trunk line, pointed apex, sharp triangulation of foliage
- Appearance of great age: Rough bark, deadwood, dark colors of bark or foliage
Masculine Pots:
- Angular: Rectangles, squares, hexagons
- Formal: Straight walls, plain feet, no glaze, no decoration
- Strong: Straight lines, clean profiles, heavy textures
- Dark Colors: Earthtones, metallics
Feminine Characteristics Of A Tree:
- Informality: Graceful trunk movement, irreg. outline
- Gentleness: Rounded curves in trunk and branches, soft foliage, rounded masses
- Graceful: Thin trunk, fine rootage 7 BRANCHES, FLOWING LINES
- Youthful vigor: Smooth bark, no jin or shari, light color bark and/or foliage, flowers or fruit
Feminine Pots:
- Curved: Oval, round, lotus
- Informal: Curved walls, tapered outline,decorative designs
- Refined: Smooth textures, glazes
- Light Colors: Creams, pastels, blues, even brighter colors