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Seriously, the reason for the post was to generate discussion, because Shohin generates so many variables. The biggest being where to start and where to finish.
I know you have access to Bonsai Today in the editions 45/46.
The 50 best Shohin, all of them Japanese, it is an eye opener.
With one tree being a Pinus thunbergiana Sunsho at 76cm(30inches) page 10 no 45.
Then in issue 46 page 7 it shows a Picea glehnii at 22cm (8.5 inches) on a rock with the apex measured at the top of the foliage with the rock slightly higher.The rock is very dominant.
On page 9 of the same issue is Chaemeles japonica 12cm (4.7inches) root over rock again with the rock playing a very prominent roll, in the same issue, on page 6 is a group of Carpinus laxiflora height 26cm(10inches) with a spread of approx 30cm (1foot).
So as you can see there is a large amount of ambiguity in the subject of Shohin.
Cheers a very jealous Pup
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