Dai or Omono (30 to 48 Inches, "Four-hand")
The Dai or Omono size of bonsai trees refers to the large-sized category that can grow up to 30-48 inches (76-122 cm) in height. These trees require four hands to lift and are often displayed outdoors or in large spaces. They are also known as garden bonsai or landscape bonsai, as they can create a miniature representation of a natural scene. Some examples of species that can be grown as Dai or Omono bonsai are pine, maple, juniper, and oak .
This grove of Too Little weeping fig trees was created by Ben Oki at Brussels Bonsai Nursery in 1992. It was donated by Jim Hagan in 1998.
This Japanese Black Pine was locally field grown (yamadori). The tree was donated by Bonsai Society member Dave Billings in 2010.
It is an informal upright style. The pot is rectangular, unglazed, brown in color and is 6 inches deep.
This Ginko Biloba bonsai was donated by Bonsai Society member John Carroll in 1996.
It is a grove-style group planting. The pot is oval, unglazed, brown in color and is 2 inches deep.
This tree was purchased by The Krohn Conservatory for the Butterfly Show in 2010.
The pot is large, oval, glazed, green/blue in color and is 5 inches deep.