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Sizing classes

Keshitsubo
Poppy-seed scale; tiniest accent.
1–3 in
Mame
Fits in one palm; demanding to keep.
2–6 in
Shohin
Two-hand class; popular for shows.
6–10 in
Kifu / Chuhin
Mid-size — versatile workhorse.
10–16 in
Chumono
Larger display tree; two-person lift.
16–24 in
Omono / Imperial
Estate-class specimens.
24–80 in

Classical styles

Formal UprightChokkan
Straight, tapering trunk; classical.
Informal UprightMoyogi
Curving trunk with apex over base.
SlantShakan
Trunk leans at a definite angle.
CascadeKengai
Apex falls below pot base.
Semi-cascadeHan-kengai
Apex below rim, above pot base.
LiteratiBunjin
Sparse, expressive elongated trunk.
WindsweptFukinagashi
All growth styled to one side.
ForestYose-ue
Multiple trees as a stand of forest.
Root-over-rockSekijōju
Roots gripping a feature stone.

Seasonal calendar

Spring

·Repot deciduous before bud-burst
·Begin fertilising as growth resumes
·Wire while branches are flexible

Summer

·Pinch new growth on broadleaf
·Shade tender species in heat-waves
·Defoliate selectively on healthy maples

Autumn

·Reduce nitrogen, increase potassium
·Repot conifers post-heat if needed
·Inspect for fungal issues before storage

Winter

·Protect roots from hard frost
·Plan next year's design / structural pruning
·Sterilise tools and order soil components

Generalised guidance — always cross-check against your species' care profile and your local climate.

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