[IBC] Bonsai Height
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 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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