Tree bonsai, makes a tree as principal part of the whole bonsai view, is supplemented by stone, grass or even moss. This kind of bonsai copies the natural environment, microform the whole balanced natural environment via shaping the tree poses matches with other natural essences according to the natural and characteristics of the tree itself.
There are many kinds of tree bonsai. Usually, tree bonsai are classified by the size of trees, number of trees, height of trees, species of trees or the natural tree styles.
Classify by tree species:
- Broad-leaved Evergreen: banyan, ivorywood (Diospyros ferrea), Podocarpusmacrophyllus, Murraya Paniculata
- Bamboo grass: Ink bamboo, Square bamboo, Bambusa multiples, etc.
- Grass Tree: cymbidium, sago cycas, Trichocolea tomentella, etc.
Classify by trunk number of trees: simple trunk or compound trunk tree
Simple trunk: straight trunk, bevel trunk, curved trunk, etc.
Classify by height of trees: there are different criteria due to different growing environment.
¨ Extra large size bonsai: more than 90 cm to 150 cm.
In the past, especially in broad gardens or large scale exhibitions, these extra large size bonsai are very popular with its imposing size. Today, with the growth of high populations, there are less living space left compare to the past, and the requirement of multifunction, extra large size bonsai has less fans.
¨ Large size bonsai: 75 cm to 90 cm
Even though this is called large size, these are the bonsai possible to be moved by maximum two adults. This height of bonsai is fond of world-wide bonsai fans. It is possible to express the designer’s taste, living style and this size is reasonable to fit any regular sizes of room.
¨ Medium size bonsai: 30 cm to 75 cm
Anyone may change the position of the medium size bonsai by his or her two hands. This bonsai is easy to design and keep the shape. It may be arranged on hallway of the room, living room, teapoy or even the dinner table or any desk. This is the most popular bonsai size with the highest selling price compare to any other size of bonsai. The medium size bonsai is easy to full express the designer’s integrate idea upon the bonsai status.
¨ Small size bonsai: less than 30 cm
Small size bonsai with the characteristic of movable with single is attracting more focus on the international bonsai market. This bonsai size fit to any size of teapoy, table in small space. It is very popular by office clerks, bonsai fans. Because of the low cost, the entrance level bonsai fans focus more on this kind of bonsai. In the coming future, small size bonsai may gather more supporters; just follow the developing trends of medium size bonsai.
¨ Mini bonsai
Mini-bonsai are called “bean -bonsai”
An adult may hold several mini bonsai just with single hand. It is cute because of the mini size. It is difficult to full express the design idea, and because of the size, the plants are sensitive to any tiny changes of natural environment. Marketers get less profit from mini bonsai, even though the size is fit to many kind of apartments, mini bonsai might keep its accessory status in the bonsai market in the long run.
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