Mountain maple

Tree height 29 mm 

pot 19 cm x 5 cm

What makes mountain maple interesting for bonsai

• Hardy species: Native to colder regions of North America, so it tolerates chill well.
• Leaf size: Naturally medium-sized leaves—bigger than ideal, but can reduce somewhat with refinement.
• Growth habit: Often shrubby and multi-trunked, which lends itself nicely to informal or clump-style bonsai.
• Autumn color: Yellow to orange tones, sometimes with red.

Watering:
Keep evenly moist—never bone dry, but also avoid soggy soil.