Bonsai sizes

From BonsaiWIKI

Bonsai are classified according according to size. The size is measured from the soil level to the top of the tree. There are no exact height requirements, but the following should give you a general idea of the conventions.

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SHITO bonsai The smallest Bonsai, just 1-2.5 inches (3-6 cm) tall

MAME bonsai Bonsai under 3 inches (7 cm) tall

MINI bonsai Bonsai 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) tall

SHOHIN bonsai Bonsai under 10 inches (25 cm) tall

GAFU bonsai Bonsai 5-12 inches (13-30 cm) in height

KIFU bonsai Bonsai between 10-14 inches (25-35 cm) tall

CHUHIN bonsai Midsize Bonsai, 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) tall

DAI bonsai Bonsai over 24 inches (60 cm) tall

OMONO bonsai Large Bonsai, 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) tall