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Scientific Name: Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Red Maple Bonsai/Container Seedling)
Aliases: Purple-red Feather Maple Bonsai, Japanese Red Maple Bonsai
Classification: Sapindaceae family, Acer genus · Deciduous small tree → Potted/Bonsai category
1. Variety Characteristics
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Morphological Features: A deciduous small tree, this product is a small or medium-sized bonsai/potted plant professionally pruned and shaped. Leaves are opposite, palmately 5–9 lobed; new leaves and autumn leaves are bright purple-red, turning slightly purple-green under high summer temperatures. Elegant leaf shape and graceful branches.
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Ornamental Value: Known for "red leaves in four seasons" (certain varieties) and its "dancing tree shadow." Bonsai often adopt slant-trunk, curved-trunk, or forest styles to reflect natural beauty.
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Seasonal Performance: Red leaves emerge in spring → green-red tint in summer (redder in shade) → deep red after autumn frost → elegant bare branches in winter.
2. Ecological Habits
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Light: Prefers partial shade; avoid direct exposure to scorching summer sun (prevents leaf scorch). Indoor displays should be placed in well-ventilated, bright areas.
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Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained acidic or slightly acidic humus soil. Avoid waterlogging and alkaline soil.
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Temperature: Relatively cold-hardy (it is recommended to move potted plants indoors or to a sheltered sunny spot in winter). Optimal growth temperature is 15–25°C.
3. Project/Home Application Scenarios
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Courtyard Display: Placed in front of garden walls or beside stone tables in Chinese or Japanese-style courtyards to add spatial vitality.
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Balcony/Terrace: As a core colorful foliage variety for home greening, providing diverse seasonal colors.
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Business Spaces: Used for interior decoration in tea rooms, high-end clubs, and creative office areas (requires periodic outdoor maintenance).
4. Seedling Quality Indicators (Example - Medium Bonsai)
Item Name Specifications Height (H) 40–60 cm / 60–90 cm / Above 100 cm Ground Diameter (d) 2–3 cm / 3–5 cm / Above 5 cm Container/Pot Clay pot, Zisha (purple sand) pot, or simple nursery bag (common for shipping) Quality Requirements Complete and bright red leaves, artistic branch styling, stable root system, no obvious pests or diseases 5. Planting and Maintenance Key Points
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Watering: Water when the soil surface is slightly dry; keep moist but not waterlogged. Spray water on leaves and surrounding areas during high summer temperatures.
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Pruning: Prune weak and overlapping branches each spring before budding. Pinch off top buds timely during the growing season to control height and maintain an elegant posture.
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Fertilization: Apply dilute liquid fertilizer 1–2 times during both spring and autumn; avoid concentrated fertilizer to prevent root damage.
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