Scottish Bonsai Association A to Z of Bonsai Terms

Bonsai Care For Maple - Japanese (Acer Palmatum) (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Maple - Japanese (Acer Palmatum) - (Tree Type (Outdoors))    MAPLE - JAPANESE (ACER PALMATUM) - This category covers a wide rang of CULTIVAR>CULTIVARs including : Deshojo, Chisio, Ukon, Dissectum Atropurpurium and many others. originating from Japan they exhibit a wide range of leaf and BARK colourings. STYLE : Upright tree suitable for most styles except literati. WARNING : Prefers dappled shade. Needs protection from scorching by exposure to the hottest sumMEr sun. Susceptible to APHIDS and SCALE INSECT. Care Info MAPLE - JAPANESE (ACER PALMATUM) - REPOT : Every 2 years while young, and less frequently when older, in early spring just prior to BUD>BUD burst. SOIL : Ideally Akadama or 40:60 GRIT:organic. PRUNE : Late winter for main branches. Trim new SHOOTS to one or two pairs of LEAVES in spring. PINCH : Remove large leaves mid-sumMEr to reduce leaf size. WATER : DAI>DAIly throughout growing season but infrequently during winter months. FEED : BALANCED FEED every two weeks during spring/summer. Low nitrogen in autumn to prevent weakening in leaf colour. WARNING : Prefers dappled shade. Needs protection from scorching by exposure to the hottest summer sun. Susceptible to APHIDS and SCALE INSECT. Thanks to - Taken by Jeff Banning, Ayr at Rob Atkinson's for use of the image Go To Bonsai A to Z

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