Chiu or Chumono (16 to 36 Inches, "Two-hand")
The Chiu or Chumono size of bonsai trees is a sub-category of the medium bonsai range, measuring between 41 to 91 centimeters or 16 to 36 inches in height. This size classification is also known as two-handed bonsai, indicating the number of men required to handle one . Chiu or Chumono bonsai trees are popular among bonsai enthusiasts because they can display more character and clout than smaller bonsai, but are still manageable and portable compared to larger bonsai.
This northern white-cedar was field collected (yamadori) in northern Michigan. The tree was purchased by the Krohn Conservatory in 2022 for the Fall Bonsai Show. It has been in training since 2022. The tree was styled by bonsai artist Jennifer Price during the 2022
This European Hornbeam tree was acquired by the Krohn Conservatory in 2017. This tree is from Nature’s Way Bonsai Nursery, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was donated by Bonsai Society member D. Brown in 2017.
This Japanese Yew was donated by longtime Bonsai Society member Dr. Aaron Perlman in 2010.
It is in the informal upright style. The pot is rectangular, unglazed, brown in color and is 5 inches deep.
This pomegranate was donated by Bonsai Society member Pete Daroczy in 2016.
It is an informal upright. The pot is large, round, brown in color and is 8 inches deep.
Pomegranates are native to the Mediterranean climate. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769.
This Taiwan Fig was donated by Bonsai Society member Mike Scheid in 2008. For its initial styling, it was grown over two stakes.
It is an informal upright style with aerial roots. The pot is large oval, glazed, blue in color and is 5 inches deep.
This Natal Plum was donated by Bonsai Society member John Carroll in 1996.
It is semi-cascade style. The pot is hexagonal, unglazed, brown in color with Chinese ideographic and is 18 inches tall.
This Fukien Tea was purchased and then donated by Bonsai Society member Mike Scheid for the Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory in 2011. It is an informal upright style.
The pot is oval, glazed, green in color and is 5 inches deep.