Bonsai Size Classification
Shito bonsai are great but usually not feasible to keep these long term.
Bonsai size classification. The trident is 48cm tall and as you say would be better called chuhin as well. However it could also be called katade mochi. 40 to 60 inches. There seems to be about 3 different size classification for bonsai out there.
In reality only a small number of these terms are used within the uk to describe bonsai size. Similar practices exist in other cultures including the chinese tradition of penzai or penjing from which the art originated and the miniature living landscapes of vietnamese hòn. Tray planting pronounced is a japanese art form which utilizes cultivation techniques to produce in containers small trees that mimic the shape and scale of full size trees. Bonsai height is generally measured from the base soil level up to the apex of the tree.
Considering how complicated bonsai is this doesn t surprise me. Keishi bonsai thumb size up to 1 inch 2 5 cm in height. Bonsai size classification chart and guide keishi bonsai. Several classifications of bonsai have been put forward and although the exact size classifications are disputed they help to gain understanding of the aesthetic and botanical aspects of bonsai.
Name of size classification general translation size in inches meme bonsai trees finger held bonsai under 3 shohin bonsai hand held bonsai tree 3 5 komono bonsai generic small bonsai tree 6 11. 60 to 80 inches. Keishi is the smallest size classification of bonsai. The classifications are originally based on the number of men needed to lift the actual tree.
Here is a brief guide. 6 to 10 inches. 30 to 48 inches. The most commonly applied terms are mame being tiny or bean sized shohin being small sized and kifu being medium sized.
Below is the classification of bonsai of different sizes. They are almost always only. Shohin bonsai small up to 8 inch 20 cm in height. 10 to 18 inches.
Required hands to move bonsai. The size classifications increasing in height. Keishi bonsai can be up to 2 5 cm in height. Mame bonsai mini up to 6 inch 15 cm in height.
Being able to classify your bonsai in regards to its size and by using the correct terms is a great way of showing off your knowledge. 16 to 36 inches. Shito bonsai very small up to 3 inch 7 5 cm in height.