One way to make this decision is by choosing one that suits the size needed. For instance, if a tree that will ideally be two to four foot is needed then pick a large leaf maple for the bonsai. If a smaller one is desired then mame is a good choice, though shohin is too. Seedlings are often used for maple bonsai and red seedlings will produce a bonsai with wonderful purple or red foliage. They make good medium to larger size finished trees. Green ones reduce better and therefore make nicer small bonsai trees.
A hardier maple that can be successfully cultivated in the city is the Trident Maple, which is a deciduous. It can withstand more pollution in the environment. It still has its weakness, which is frost because its roots hold a large quantity of moisture. Protect it with straw during the winter months or put it in a hothouse. It is also popular because it has the uncanny ability to form into a bonsai better than other maples. This maple has every characteristic that produces a fantastic bonsai. Some of these are as follows:
- They like being cultivated in a container a lot.
- They naturally favor growing upwards and are easily shaped into the style chosen.
- They adapt to root pruning and they produce big trunks, which happens in a relatively short period.
- They fuse root buttresses rapidly and the development of branches can be quick.
For those that would like to cultivate a bonsai that works well in some shade the Japanese maple is the a good choice as it doesn’t realize all of its potential if exposed to extreme sunlight. Basically, keep it in partial shade in the summer months and full sunlight for the rest of its season. It does like fertile and damp soil. Although all of the maples do better without to much direct sun.
Many people think of the Japanese Maple as the best tree for a bonsai. One reason is because its fall leaves are lovely shades of red, orange, and gold. They like its dainty fern like leaves. Prune it during springtime and keep it out of the wind and cold. This tree is also known as the Japanese Mountain Maple.
Two of the Japanese Maples that have rough bark are the Nishiki Issaiand an the Nishiki Gawa.. The Sanku ‘s bark is quite uncommon. These represent a few hybrids of the Japanese maple that number about three-hundred in total
Whichever type of tree is chosen to cultivate a bonsai, the amount of space available and the free time are important considerations when picking the tree. Also, to develop a bonsai certain tools and pots are needed for one kind of tree and different ones for another tree., though some tools are general bonsai tools. Maples are good trees for those just starting to make bonsai trees as they are easy to care for and are sturdy. Pick the bonsai maple that is best suited to your needs and you can grow a beautiful tree.
Thanks for the info I have been lookin to cultivate a maple bonsai tree.