Bonsai Size Classification

Posted on February 16th, 2008 in Tree choice by Adam

I was searching the internet for the proper size for mame bonsai and found this interesting table of bonsai size classes.

Japanese classification	Required hands to move bonsai	Approximate size

Imperial	Eight-handed bonsai	60 to 80 inches
Hachi-uye	Six-handed bonsai	40 to 60 inches
Dai or Omono	Four-handed bonsai	30 to 48 inches

Chiu or Chumono	Two-handed bonsai	16 to 36 inches
Katade-mochi	One-handed bonsai	10 to 18 inches

Komono	One-handed bonsai	6 to 10 inches
Mame	One-handed bonsai	5 to 8 inches
Shito or Keshitsubo	Fingertip bonsai	Under 2 inches

Shito, Mame and Komono are also known as SHOHIN

This table was found at Bonsai Outlet

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Sean McGoldrick said,

on February 16th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

Thanks for bringing us the classification list. From it I see that I have a Komono and a Mame. The Imperial looks like fun!
Daniel said,

on April 20th, 2008 at 12:06 am

Yeah, thanks for the classification chart. I’m looking into a Shito now.

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