Trident maple bonsai (26)

Presentation

Trident maple (Acer buergerianum) 40 cm tall, with a short trunk and bark already cracking at the base. The nebari, 16 cm wide, spreads the roots clearly across the surface of the pot and gives the tree a solid footing. An outdoor plant suited to those who have been growing for a few years and are looking for an already formed Japanese specimen.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Acer buergerianum (trident maple)
• Height of the plant alone: 40 cm
• Nebari: 16 cm
• Pot: round, 30 cm diam. x 9 cm h.
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 7.5 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun with shade during the hottest summer hours
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The trident maple lives outdoors all year round and should never be kept indoors. From June to August the foliage suffers from direct afternoon sun: a bright but sheltered spot during the hottest hours is better, watering even twice a day when the soil dries on the surface. In winter reduce watering and protect the pot from prolonged frost.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or normal seasonal change.

How much space is needed to keep it?

The round pot measures 30 cm in diameter and 9 cm in height, while the plant reaches 40 cm. Allow for roughly 50 cm of total height on a shelf or outdoor table able to bear 7.5 kg.

Is the pot included in the price?

Yes. The maple is sent in the round unglazed stoneware pot shown in the photo, 30 cm diam. x 9 cm h., already rooted inside it. There is no need to repot on arrival: any repotting should be considered at the end of winter, before growth resumes.

What is included

• Trident maple bonsai in a round unglazed stoneware pot 30 cm diam. x 9 cm h., the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping