4-5 year palmatums for Bonsai

This Acer palmatum Kuro hime Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai since the grafting scars are minimal and very low. The Kuro hime is a great plant for bonsai because it has small leaves and is a dwarf maple. Leaves emerge with a tinge of red on the edges in spring with red petioles. Summertime foliage is pleasing green. Fall color oranges and reds. This maple is 2-3 yrs old, 1 gallon plant. Kuro hime is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4- 5′.

This Acer palmatum Aka kawa hime Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai since the grafting scars are minimal and very low. Aka kawa hime is a semi-dwarf palmatum with bright red bark in the winter. Lime green leaves turn golden yellow and orange winter. Aka kawa hime maple is like a smaller version of Sango kaku. This maple is a 2-3 yrs old, 1 gallon plant. Aka kawa hime, if planted out in the landscape, will reach about 6-8′. This plant has interesting nebari (visible/surface roots) that would make a perfect bonsai.

This Kamagata Acer palmatum Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai since the grafting scars are minimal and very low. Kamagata is a very nice delicate looking yet sturdy dwarf. The bright green leaves are small and deeply palmate which curve downward at the lobes. In spring, the lime green leaves have a reddish tint to them which later turns to a bright, light green in summer. Fall colors are brilliant yellow and orange finally turning to red. Kamagata forms a small, rounded tree to 5-6 feet high if planted out in the landscape. This maple is a 2-3 yrs old, 1 gallon plant. This plant has a cool s-shape curve in its trunk as shown in the photos.