- Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Or Direct Light)
- Bonsai Soil Mix
- Mature Height 80 Feet
The Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai is one of the most dazzling bonsai trees around—a sure-to-be showstopper in your home or office. Unlike some other bonsai, this species is great for beginners, as it offers a lot of leeway in terms of care and maintenance. Its fine, delicate branches are easy to shape, making it an ideal choice for bonsai training. In the fall, the Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai’s foliage turns magnificent shades of orange, red, and gold.
Best Locations For Growing Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai
This bonsai variety makes a bright statement in the home or office and is great for a living room counter or office desk. You can also keep the plant outdoors on a patio or in the garden, though they cannot tolerate direct sunlight in the summertime. Mature trees can take short periods of freezing, but you should protect your plant from severe frost.
Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai Sunlight Requirements
These plants do well in a sunny and airy location, but this bonsai variety does not need as much sunlight as others. They do best in locations that receive morning and evening sun with dappled sunlight throughout the rest of the day. If temperatures reach 85 degrees or above, move your bonsai somewhere with indirect sunlight to avoid damage to the leaves.
Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai Care
Most bonsai, including the Japanese Maple Tree, do better outdoors than inside. They are adaptable to a variety of climates, but can only tolerate short periods of freezing temperatures. As such, make sure to protect your bonsai if you experience extended harsh freezing conditions.
Regular pruning is important for both the aesthetics and health of your bonsai. In the spring and summer, pinch back new shoots on a regular basis to help shape the tree and encourage branching. You should also actively prune leaves during the growing season to keep them small. Heavy pruning of main branches and stems should be saved for the late fall and winter.
Generally, this variety does not need to be re-potted often. When the tree reaches 10 years old, re-pot every three years. The best time to re-pot is in the spring just before buds have opened.
Watering Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai
Keep your Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai evenly moist. Water daily from mid-spring to late summer and then as needed during the winter. Never allow your plant to become waterlogged, as this can lead to root rot.
Feeding Japanese Maple Tree Bonsai
Feed this bonsai variety every two weeks during the spring and summer with an organic bonsai fertilizer or liquid fertilizer. During the fall, feed with a nitrogen-free fertilizer.
Diy Bonsai Tree Garden With Japanese Maple Seeds Information
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| Air Purifier: Moderate |
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| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
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| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green |
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| Humidity: 0 |
| Common Name: Diy Bonsai Tree Garden With Japanese Maple Seeds |
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| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Bonsai_Maple-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations