Maple Bonsai – Acer Bonsai

The Maple Bonsai or Acer Bonsai is one of the most captivating and ever-changing bonsai varieties. Loved for its elegant form and breathtaking seasonal transformations. From the delicate spring growth and vibrant summer greens to the fiery reds, oranges, and golds of autumn, and finally the bare winter silhouette. This deciduous species offers year-round beauty and fascination. Its palm shaped leaves, from which the Latin name Acer palmatum is derived, are delicate, translucent, and varied. Ensuring no two bonsai are ever quite the same.

There are many types of maple bonsai to enjoy, including the much-loved Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) and the classic native hardy Field or English Maple (Acer campestre). Each brings its own unique character, colour, and charm, making them highly prized among bonsai enthusiasts.

Symbolising Grace, Peace, Serenity, Strength, Endurance, Honour & Love, the Maple Bonsai is both a joy to care for. They make a a stunning gift idea, admired for their timeless beauty and ever-changing nature.

Acer palmatum deshojo bonsai

Can You Bonsai a Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)? (And Can It Grow Indoors?)

Japanese Maple trees (Acer palmatum) are among the most stunning and beloved species used in the art of bonsai. Known for their graceful structure, delicate, lacy leaves, and [...]

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Extra-large Specimen Japanese Maple Bonsai (Acer palmatum katsura) ~ 65 years

Autumn’s Fire in Miniature: The Splendour of Autumnal Bonsai Colours

As the days grow shorter and the light mellows to a golden hue, bonsai enthusiasts are treated to one of nature’s most breathtaking shows: the turning of the [...]

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Lloyd working on this impressive & mighty 110 year old Japanese Maple bonsai tree

Japanese Maple Bonsai | 110 years old – Much Needed Repot & Prune

Today, bonsai expert Lloyd Noall takes on a critical task—repotting and pruning a truly magnificent Japanese maple bonsai that has been growing for an incredible 110 years. This [...]

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Pruning Japanese maple bonsai tree

Japanese Acer palmatum/Maple Bonsai Pruning | Advanced Pruning, Styling & Refining.

🍁 Welcome to the third and final instalment in our advanced maple bonsai pruning trilogy, with Bonsai Master Lloyd Noall. This time, we focus on the captivating Japanese [...]

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Very large English maple bonsai tree

Hardy English Maple Bonsai Pruning, Styling & Refining | Advanced Techniques

Welcome to another expert guide from Bonsai Master Lloyd Noall. Here, we delve into the art of pruning and styling the hardy English Maple bonsai (Acer campestre). Also [...]

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Japanese maple and English maple bonsai trees

Japanese Maple or English Maple – Which One Makes The Best Bonsai?

Bonsai Master Lloyd Noall has decades of professional bonsai expertise. Welcome to our detailed exploration of bonsai refinement, where today we’re looking at two popular species—the Japanese Maple [...]

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Huge Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | 100 year old Bonsai Acer palmatum

Huge Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | 100 year old Bonsai Acer palmatum

Introduction: A 100 Year Old Bonsai Japanese Red Maple Transformation Welcome to today's feature, where we'll be diving into the world of bonsai with a special focus on [...]

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Specimen Acer campestre bonsai otee - 34 years old

Japanese Maple Bonsai | Acer Bonsai

Bonsai Japanese Maple Tree Meaning Bonsai Tree Meaning | Tree Symbolism: grace, peace, serenity, strength, endurance, honour and love. Japanese Maple bonsai are perhaps one of the most [...]

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Maple bonsai tree

Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) as outdoor bonsai

Japanese Maples (Acer) bonsai have always been a bonsai classic, a favourite celebrated all over the world.Maples are beautiful ornamental trees of which there are many species, often [...]

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