Young Sycamore Bonsai – Rich Colours & Maple-Like Leaves

Sycamore Bonsai – A Young Maple Full of Potential

This 7-year-old Acer pseudoplatanus — more commonly known as the Sycamore bonsai — is a promising young tree ready to be shaped and nurtured. Its developing informal upright trunk already shows gentle movement and taper, forming the elegant foundation of a future masterpiece. A canopy of broad, palm-shaped leaves gives the tree a light, airy feel, turning fresh green in spring and summer, then glowing with gold and russet tones in autumn.

Potted in a royal blue glazed ceramic pot with stylish cloud feet, this outdoor bonsai stands out with its graceful proportions and clean design. As a true maple from the Acer genus, the Sycamore shares the distinctive seasonal colour changes and winged seeds that make maples so popular in bonsai cultivation.

Ideal for Beginners: A Bonsai to Shape and Style

Native to the UK and much of Europe, the Sycamore is fast-growing, resilient, and adaptable. It responds well to pruning, wiring, and other bonsai techniques, making it a fantastic starter tree — especially for beginners looking for a ‘blank canvas’ to guide through the stages of refinement and styling.

The supple trunk and pliable branches make it easy to train, whether you’re aiming to enhance its natural informal upright flow or experiment with more defined branch placement. With time, your hands-on care will shape this bonsai into a refined and expressive tree that reflects your personal style.

Symbolism and Botanical Identity

Symbolically, the Sycamore represents clarity, protection, and transformation. In folklore, it’s a tree of strength and new beginnings — qualities that resonate deeply with the art of bonsai, where slow growth and patient refinement are celebrated.

Though often called “sycamore” in the UK, Acer pseudoplatanus is in fact a true maple — part of the Acer genus — not to be confused with the plane tree (Platanus). Its name, meaning “false plane,” comes from the visual similarity of their leaves. Like other maples, it features palmate foliage and winged seeds, making it both botanically interesting and visually rewarding across the seasons.

Delivery, Extras & What’s Included

Free delivery is available to most UK addresses, and you can choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.

Extras like gift wrap, balloons, or personalised wooden tags are available once the bonsai is added to the basket — ideal for thoughtful gifts or commemorative occasions. Whether you’re starting your own collection or sharing a meaningful tree with someone else, this Sycamore bonsai is a living symbol of growth, strength, and creativity.

Height (cm): 41
Pot Size (cm): 21 x 17
Trunk Diameter (cm): 1
Age (years): 7
Bonsai Pot: Royal Blue panelled ceramic bonsai pot 
Deciduous Outdoor Bonsai