Mame 4" rule

Marka · 04-10-2008, 09:21 AM

Shohin and Mame Bonsai must have the feeling of a "small thing". That is more important than the height or length. It also should be able to be held in one hand. A tiny Bonsai in a large container does not qualify as a Shohin or Mame Bonsai.

Marka

Pup · 06-08-2008, 11:19 PM

I have just finished reading a book that was given to me.
The title Simon & Schusters
Guide to
Bonsai
Edited by Victoria Jahn
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Isbn 0-671-73488-1
I found it an extremely interesting read. One thing I did find was reference to classifications. Which are as follows.
Shito up to 3in (7.5cms) Mame 3-6 in (7.5--15 cm )
Kotate Mochi 6-12 in ( 15--30 cm ) Chiu Bonsai 12- 24 in ( 30-60 cm )
Dia Bonsai 24- 39 in ( 60-100 cm ). I am not sure if this is regarded as diffintative. Just thought it might help. Pup

ficusfanatic · 06-09-2008, 12:18 AM

i agree with alain a few posts back. grow the best little mini cascade you can and people can call it what they want. if its tiny people will call it mame. if its small then a shohin. it is nice to know the rules but this is just a label, not really a rule as to styling.

Pup · 06-09-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ficusfanatic

i agree with alain a few posts back. grow the best little mini cascade you can and people can call it what they want. if its tiny people will call it mame. if its small then a shohin. it is nice to know the rules but this is just a label, not really a rule as to styling.

Shito Mame and Shohin are not styles, they are catorgories of Bonsai. As for rules I have always treated them as guidelines only.
Pup

06-08-2008, 11:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Pup Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth suburbs Western Australia Posts: 405	4inch I have just finished reading a book that was given to me. The title Simon & Schusters Guide to Bonsai Edited by Victoria Jahn Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Isbn 0-671-73488-1 I found it an extremely interesting read. One thing I did find was reference to classifications. Which are as follows. Shito up to 3in (7.5cms) Mame 3-6 in (7.5--15 cm ) Kotate Mochi 6-12 in ( 15--30 cm ) Chiu Bonsai 12- 24 in ( 30-60 cm ) Dia Bonsai 24- 39 in ( 60-100 cm ). I am not sure if this is regarded as diffintative. Just thought it might help. Pup __________________ G, day I live in western Australia I have been trying for the last 20+ years with some success to grow Bonsai. I am a perpetual learner and an advanced beginner

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04-10-2008, 09:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
Marka Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5	Shohin and Mame Bonsai must have the feeling of a "small thing". That is more important than the height or length. It also should be able to be held in one hand. A tiny Bonsai in a large container does not qualify as a Shohin or Mame Bonsai. Marka

06-09-2008, 12:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
ficusfanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 16	i agree with alain a few posts back. grow the best little mini cascade you can and people can call it what they want. if its tiny people will call it mame. if its small then a shohin. it is nice to know the rules but this is just a label, not really a rule as to styling.

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