Bonsai are also classified according to their sizes. There is considereable disagreement on range of sizes and or the isze within the range, but never-the-less more and more terms (if not exact measurement) are being recognised by Bonsai enthusiats by in large.
Size Classifications
Dai/Daiza - large bonsai
Bonju - over 100cm tall
Omono - up to 120cm
Kifu - medium bonsai
Chu/Chuhin - medium to large, 40-60 cm tall
Katade-mochi, up to 40cm
Shohin - small bonsai
Myabi - 15cm-25cm
Gafu - 13cm-20cm
Komono - up to 18cm
Mame - tiny bonsai
Shito - 2.5-7.5 cm tall.
Keshi - tsubu, up to 2.5cm
The smallest of bonsai are large enough to grow in a thimble, but remember the smaller they are the more difficult they are to care for.
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