What Shape Bonsai Pot Should I Use For What Style of Bonsai Tree?

These are list of suggested bonsai pot shapes to use for the different styles of bonsai trees. They are not necessary, but they are some good guidelines when choosing the shape bonsai pot for your style of bonsai tree.

Formal Upright
Square, Rectangle or Oval

Informal Upright
Square, Rectangle, Oval or Round

Slanting
Square, Rectangle, Oval, Round, Hexagonal or Octagonal

Semi-Sascade
Deep Round, Deep Square, Deep Hexagonal or Deep Octagonal

Full cascade
Deep Round, Deep Square, Deep Hexagonal or Deep Octagonal

Multi-Trunk
Oval, Round or Rectangle

Group Style or Forrest Style
Oval or Rectangle