Dwarf Japanese Maple Bonsai
The dwarf japanese maple or acer palmatum is native to japan and is part of the large family of.
Dwarf japanese maple bonsai. Japanese maple bonsai care general background. Ideal with 13 humidity tray. Maples grow well in containers and they tend to reduce their size in containers very nicely. Dwarf maples are often used for bonsai and rock gardens and they are great for containers.
Along with it s many twigs. Dwarf japanese maples can be used miniature rail road gardens. With their small attractive leaves delicate texture and brilliant color kiyo hime cultivars are very desirable for bonsai. Due to their deciduous nature maple trees lose their leaves during the winter and sprout back during the spring.
Dwarf japanese maples are slow growing or compact trees which mature at about six to eight feet depending on the cultivar. Dwarf maples are great for areas in the landscape where space is limited. Otherwise any sunny well aerated location should do. The maples in this section are chosen for bonsai because they have grafts that are low and or very clean ie.
Several species of japanese maple like acer palmatum acer japonicum acer shirasawanum etc. Has 3 1 4 trunk and is in a 16 plastic grow pot. This is a rare specimen dwarf japanese maple kiyo hime. Very little graft scar.
Many varieties of japanese maples are available for purchase including laceleaf dissectum types as well as dwarf varieties for use in bonsai. Dwarf japanese maples can be used in miniature conifer beds and rock gardens to provide dynamic contrast throughout season. This maple has a leaf and great fall color. They typically have good low branching.
Thrives outdoors above 20 degrees with protection. Japanese maples make wonderful plants for bonsai. Dwarf japanese maples can be used in patio containers and bonsai. We think sharp s pygmy is the best dwarf japanese maple you could grow for bonsai.
Japanese maple bonsai trees are best known for their unique leaf shape and seasonal changes. In general dwarfs have small leaves short internodes and profuse branching. Tree is 26 tall with a spread of 35. This frost hardy plant can be grown in most locations but should be protected from a strong frost and conditions below 14 degrees fahrenheit whenever possible.
This very compact and densely branched rounded shrub or tree is an outstanding miniature maple that.