Acer buergerianum – Maple – 24 cm
An Acer buergerianum bonsai, measuring 19 cm in height (excluding the pot) and with a trunk diameter of 2.5 cm. The plant is grown in a rectangular glazed stoneware pot measuring 12x8.5xH5 cm.
A shohin bonsai of Acer buergerianum (maple), a deciduous species, prized for its distinctive foliage which changes colour as the seasons progress. During spring and summer, its leaves are a vibrant green, whilst in autumn they take on shades of red and orange, until the bonsai sheds its leaves in winter. The rectangular, cream-glazed stoneware pot complements the bonsai, enhancing the plant’s beauty and lending it balance and refinement.
Protect the foliage from the strongest summer sun; expose the bonsai to the sun in autumn to intensify the foliage's color. In winter, it's best to protect the root system from frost, especially when grown in very shallow pots or with exposed roots.
Always observe the wet-dry cycle: whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, water thoroughly. Then wait until the soil dries out before watering again.
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Fertilize from spring to autumn, avoiding the hottest months of July and August. Use an organic fertilizer, either liquid or solid.
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Repot young maples every two years, and every three to four years for mature maples. Repot in spring when the buds begin to swell, but before the leaves appear. The ideal compost is 60% akadama, 30% prepared soil and 10% pozzolan.
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