E. Alatus or burning bush bonsai. This tree's leaves turn a stunning vibrant red in Autumn. When its leaves have dropped, the orange-red berries hang on the branches well into winter, creating a beautiful winter silhouette.
Trident maple (A. buergerianum) with its roots grown over a black lava rock. It has lots of branches to choose a basic structure for a shohin bonsai. The roots have great movement and good taper!
Trident maple (A. buergerianum) planted on a black lava rock. This tree has a relatively thick trunk and the bark is starting to show some nice texture already. The roots firmly grasp the rock, leaving no gaps in between.
This tree would make a stunning shohin sized bonsai!
A clump of 7 trident maples (A. buergerianum) grown from seed. The trunks are all fused together and the group can be further developed into a shohin or larger style bonsai.
Update: the tree is now planted in the light blue rectangular pot.
A clump of 7 trident maples (A. buergerianum) grown from seed. The trunks are all fused together and the group can be further developed into a shohin or larger style bonsai. Trident maple is well known for its vibrant Autumn colours.
Triple trunk Japanese maple 'deshojo' variety. This cultivar has beautifully coloured leaves in spring and autumn. A very popular species for bonsai, and not too difficult to take care of!
This tree has three trunks that have fused together.
Triple trunk Japanese maple 'deshojo' variety. This cultivar has beautifully coloured leaves in spring and autumn. A very popular species for bonsai, and not too difficult to take care of!
This tree has three trunks that have fused together.