Red Maple Bonsai ()

• 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

• Light: Prefers partial shade; avoid direct exposure to scorching summer sun (prevents leaf scorch). Indoor displays should be placed in well-ventilated, bright areas.

• Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-drained acidic or slightly acidic humus soil. Avoid waterlogging and alkaline soil.

• 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

• Courtyard Display: Placed in front of garden walls or beside stone tables in Chinese or Japanese-style courtyards to add spatial vitality.

• Balcony/Terrace: As a core colorful foliage variety for home greening, providing diverse seasonal colors.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• Fertilization: Apply dilute liquid fertilizer 1–2 times during both spring and autumn; avoid concentrated fertilizer to prevent root damage.