Bar branch
From BonsaiWIKI
Bar branches are branches that are directly opposite each other on the trunk of a bonsai. This gives the tree a somewhat geometric, unnatural appearance.
Branches E & F form what is known as a "Bar Branch" that is branches directly opposite one another on the trunk.
Sometimes they are also called spoke branches if three or more branches originate at the same level on the trunk
Q: Are Bar Branches always Bad?
A: In some situations a bar branch might be acceptable: if, perhaps the branches differ in thickness, or you don't have many branches on the tree to begin with, a bar branch may be a necessary evil. With large bar branches or more than a couple branches in a given position, you may run the risk of creating a localized swelling in that area of the trunk. It's unsightly and hard to disguise later, and it could ultimately lead to reverse taper.
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