Red-Leaf Japanese Maple Bonsai
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NameRed-Leaf Japanese Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum
Common NameJapanese Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, tapering trunk, smooth bark
Foliage Typedeciduous, palmate, reddish-purple
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesStriking reddish-purple foliage, providing year-round color interest.
Description
This deciduous bonsai features vibrant reddish-purple palmate leaves, characteristic of a Japanese Maple cultivar. Its trunk exhibits a gentle, elegant curve, rising from a well-developed nebari. The tree is presented in a simple, rectangular ceramic pot, highlighting its striking foliage.
