Japanese Maple Bonsai
Image: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Public domain)
NameJapanese Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum
Common NameJapanese Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot, round
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestaper, smooth bark, gently curved
Foliage TypeDeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityGood
Notable FeaturesDense, well-ramified canopy; classic informal-upright form; white top dressing stones.
Description
This mature Japanese Maple bonsai exhibits a classic informal-upright style with a gently curving trunk and a dense, well-ramified canopy. Its small, lobed leaves form a rounded crown, suggesting careful cultivation over many years. The tree is presented in a simple, unglazed ceramic pot, adorned with white top dressing stones.
