noun
shape of a tree; branching pattern
Refers to the overall form created by the branches of a tree, often used in gardening, bonsai, or describing a tree's silhouette.
この松は枝ぶりが見事だ。
This pine tree has a magnificent shape.
盆栽では枝ぶりが重要視される。
In bonsai, the branching pattern is highly valued.
樹形 is a more formal or technical term for the overall form of a tree, while 枝ぶり focuses specifically on the branching pattern and its aesthetic quality.
Compound of 枝 (eda, 'branch') and 振り (furi, 'manner, style'), with rendaku voicing to ぶり. The literal meaning is 'branch manner', referring to how the branches spread.