I'm really new to bonsai, and in my reading I have seen the
different
size bonsai are broken down into general categories. I
understand
that size is a matter of personal taste and artistic license.
What I
was wondering (from anyone out there), what is your average
size
bonsai (in inches), and why did you personally pick that size.

Of nearly 60 trees, 4/5 of my bonsai are shohin size (up to about
10-12 inches). Half of those are mame (6-7 inches and below). I
have 5 trees that take both hands to carry. I have 6 that could
all fit in one hand -- together . . . or maybe 4 could at the
same time. ;-).

I chose the smaller size at least partly because of the challenge
involved in making them look like old hoary trees, and partly
because I like the smaller trees. It does mean, however, that no
matter how good I might get at it over time, I'll never will a
big bonsai prize. Those only go to trees of 2 feet or more.


The
other question that I have is when does a tree started from
nursery
stock generally move to the status of Bonsai?

When it's ready. There's no other way to say it. Some trees may
NEVER get there. A very few may be bonsai after their first
workup.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - "People,
when Columbus discovered this country, it was plum full of nuts
and berries. And I'm right here to tell you the berries are just
about all gone." -- Uncle Dave Macon, old-time musician

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