Acer palmatum kocho no mai - Maple - 54 cm

Bonsai of Acer palmatum kocho no mai (maple), a deciduous species, prized for its elegant form and the changing colors of its foliage throughout the seasons. The leaves are small, slender, and finely lobed, with delicately serrated edges; in spring, they appear in reddish-purple hues with lighter veins, in summer they transition to darker shades ranging from purple to bronze-green, while in autumn they display spectacular bright red and orange colors. It sheds its leaves in winter, revealing the elegant structure of its branches. In spring, it may produce small, inconspicuous reddish-purple flowers, followed in summer by the characteristic winged fruits called samaras, light and decorative, which ripen through the fall. Characterized by a sinuous, dynamic trunk that echoes the natural growth of trees, lending movement and harmony to the whole. Grown in a round water green glazed stoneware pot complete the bonsai by enhancing the beauty of the plant, providing balance and refinement.