Japanese Maple Bonsai
Image: Ron Frazier (CC BY 2.0)
NameJapanese Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum
Common NameJapanese Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeGlazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapering, smooth bark
Foliage TypeDeciduous, lobed leaves
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesVibrant spring foliage color, excellent ramification, displayed prominently at a renowned bonsai museum.
Description
This elegant Japanese Maple bonsai displays vibrant spring foliage with reddish tips and green bases, characteristic of its species. It features a well-ramified canopy and a sturdy, tapering trunk, presented in a deep blue glazed ceramic pot on a stone pedestal.
