If you are looking for a striking deciduous tree to bonsai, that will give you year around beauty, the Japanese Maple Bonsai is the right choice for you. This stylish gem from Japan changes with the seasons to provide maximum display for your décor. The Japanese Bonsai gives you fall colors from the comfort of your own home. This dwarfed tree is rewarding and a fantastic addition to any collection. It grows from several branches and canopies out a beautiful cover.
A decent Japanese Maple Bonsai is difficult to find in nurseries, and usually are found with small trunks that won’t make for good bonsai trees. As soon as you find one, it is important to let the trunk mature by giving it the right soil, water, and nutrients to make it thrive.
Soil & Potting
During the spring, summer, and early fall your Japanese Maple Bonsai should be placed outside, in a pot that allows for optimal drainage and airflow. It is also important to make sure that you add plenty of fertilizer to your tree, since a bonsai contains little soil in a small pot. Replenish the nutrients as much as needed, and your tree should bulk up in no time! Every two to three years, you will need to repot your bonsai tree to refresh the soil and maintain a compact root system.
Water
Watering your Japanese maple often is imperative for survival. The best way to tell if and when your bonsai tree needs water is to feel the top of the soil. If it is damp, then you should be okay for another day. If you cannot feel moisture on top of the soil then you should water as soon as possible. If you don’t wish to get your hands dirty in the soil every day, a moisture meter can be purchased.
Training your tree
To train your bonsai tree to stay miniature, it is important to know how to trim and pinch your branches. When new growth occurs, you will pinch off the majority of it, but leave some to keep the tree healthy and alive. It is important to use bonsai wires to train your branches to take shape in the way that you see best, but that keep your Japanese maple bonsai grand original appearance. The Japanese Maple Bonsai does well with all bonsai styles, but the best method is to place several trunks together, and clip and wire new growth to form shape.
Conclusion
We recommend the Japanese Maple Bonsai to bonsai enthusiasts who have some experience with the art of bonsai already. Trimming and pinching this tree is imperative to keep it alive, so a beginner who doesn’t know when to trim should try on a tree that is more forgiving. The Japanese Maple Bonsai tree is beautiful, and sprouts amazing fall colors that are sure to please. Once you have mastered other bonsai trees, you should take a stab at a more difficult bonsai such as this!
If you are looking for a striking deciduous tree to bonsai, that will give you year around beauty, the Japanese Maple Bonsai is the right choice for you. This stylish gem from Japan changes with the seasons to provide maximum display for your décor. The Japanese Bonsai gives you fall colors from the comfort of your own home. This dwarfed tree is rewarding and a fantastic addition to any collection. It grows from several branches and canopies out a beautiful cover.