Japanese Maples for Bonsai

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Japanese maples make wonderful plants for Bonsai. Maples grow well in containers and are famous for their ability to thrive as beautiful bonsai. The maples in this section are hand chosen for bonsai because they have grafts that are low and/or very clean (ie. very little graft scar). They typically have good low branching. In some cases these maples are grown without grafting (seedlings) so there is no graft scar at all.

Many of the maples in this section are the actual plants that are for sale. Please check back often as our inventory and selection is constantly changing.

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Aka Shishi Gohan 3-4 Yr Pre-Bonsai (#709)
Aka Shishi Gohan is rare and unusual maple is of the linearlobum variety, referring to its long narrow leaves. Aka Shishi Gohan is a dwarf variety reaching 6 feet in 10 years in the natural landscape. Minimal graft scarring and unusual nebari make this an ideal bonsai candidate. This maple gets beautiful yellow and orange fall color. This is a one gallon 3-4 year plant.

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Aoba jo 2-3 Year Pre Bonsai (#699)

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Aoba jo 2-3 Year Pre Bonsai (#699)
Aoba jo is an Acer palmatum dwarf variety with delightful green leaves showing bronzed edges. In Japanese, Aoba jo means “beautiful green leaves”. Hardy and strong growing, this tree has very nice fall colors of yellow, orange and finally turning to scarlet. Mature mounding height is about 3 feet tall, making it an ideal candidate for a potted plant or bonsai. This is a 2-3 year old one gallon

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Aoshime No Uchi 2-3 Yr Pre-Bonsai (#672)

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Aoshime No Uchi 2-3 Yr Pre-Bonsai (#672)
Ao shime no uchi is a lovely bright green Acer palmatum with slender thread-like leaves. The texture is very fine, making it a wonderful choice for bonsai. In fall the leaves turn yellow, orange, and gold. Minimal graft scarring and a low graft make this an ideal bonsai candidate. This maple gets beautiful yellow and orange fall color. This is a one gallon 2-3 year plant.

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Beni Hime Pre Bonsai 2 yr (#705)

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Beni Hime Pre Bonsai 2 yr (#705)
This Beni Hime Acer palmatum Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai because it has very small leaves and is a dwarf maple.  Leaves emerge with a bright red color in the spring. Summertime foliage is pleasing green. This maple is a 2 year old, 1 gallon plant with minimal graft scars. Beni Hime is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4 feet.

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Bihou Pre Bonsai 4-5 Yr (#692)

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Bihou Pre Bonsai 4-5 Yr (#692)
Bihou exhibits outstanding winter interest with an unusual, golden yellow, apricot colored bark. A small, upright tree with yellow-green leaves makes it a great candidate for bonsai. Prefers sun/partial shade. This specimen has a clean graft line and nice branching structure, making it a perfect option for bonsai. This tree is a 4-5 year old 2 gallon plant.

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Green lace leaf seedlings pre-Bonsai 3-4 yr.
These Japanese maples are green lace leaf seedlings which are ideal for Bonsai since there are no grafting scars. Foliage is variable since they are seedlings but is similar to Seiryu which is the parent plant. These maples have green summer foliage with yellow to orange to red fall color. These maple are 3-4 yrs old with a caliper of about 1/4" or more.

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Kurenai Jishi 3-4 year Pre-Bonsai #613

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Kurenai Jishi 3-4 year Pre-Bonsai #613
Kurenai jishi is a beautiful compact dwarf palmatum, perfect for bonsai. The new foliage emerges bright red, maturing to copper-red. When kept in the shade, Kurenai jishi takes on an emerald hue. If planted in a landscape, Kurenai jishi will become 4′ tall by 3′ wide with age.

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Kuro Hime 2 Yr. Pre Bonsai (#701)

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Kuro Hime 2 Yr. Pre Bonsai (#701)
Kuro hime is a cheery dwarf that has deep green leaves, red petioles and bright pink-red leaves in the spring, making it ideal for bonsai. This tree has minimal grafting scars and nice branching. Fall color is bright red. Kuro hime forms a dense compact small tree to about 5′ tall in the natural landscape. Tolerates heat well and is all around hardy. This plant is 2 year old one gallon plant with a low/minimal graft scar.

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Lace leaf Bonsai Starts

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Lace leaf Bonsai Starts
These are Lace Leaf Japanese maple seedlings Acer palmatum seiryu that are in their second year of growth. They are grown in 4" pots and sold in groups of 4 plants.  Great for training for bonsai or growing out for landscape or container.  

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Purple Blow Maple bonsai starts

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Purple Blow Maple bonsai starts
These are Acer truncatum seedlings that are in their second year of growth.  They are in 4" pots.  Great for training for bonsai. Sold in quantities of 4

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Rhode Island Red Pre-Bonsai 4-5 Year (#637)
This maple is a 4-5 yrs old, and a 2 gallon plant, ideal for bonsai with minimal grafting scars. Rhode Island Red is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4-5′. 4-5 yr old Rhode Island Red- Pre-Bonsai.

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Rhode Island Red Pre-Bonsai 4-5 Year (#639)
This maple is a 4-5 yrs old, and a 2 gallon plant, ideal for bonsai. Rhode Island Red is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4-5′. 4-5 yr old Rhode Island Red- Pre-Bonsai.

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