Flowers, Fruitsįlowers and fruits are rarely seen on the Trident maple bonsai. For 2-3 year old young plants it is best to use plastic plant pots. But these plastic pots are cheap, frost-resistant, impact and UV-stable. The dark brown color of the pots does not go very well with the often gray trunk of a Trident maple. Suitable containers for prebonsai in the growing phase are the plastic bonsai pots. Drip trays for bonsai pots are not required because this tree species should not be maintained in the apartment. Flat bonsai pots should be avoided because of the strong root growth. Rectangular bonsai pots are usually not suitable. The Trident maple with its often rounded crown fits quite well in an oval bonsai pot, sometimes also in round bonsai pots. For large bonsai trees with thick trunks you will find suitable pots under Large bonsai pots. Unglazed bonsai pots are less suitable (exception: gray pots go very well with the gray bark of the Trident maple). However, we do not guarantee frost resistance for these pots. The cheap bonsai pots (made for indoor bonsai) are also almost 100% frost-resistant. Since the Trident maple is a hardy outdoor bonsai, a frost-proof, handmade bonsai pot should be selected if possible. Glazed bonsai pots are best suited for Trident maple bonsai. Trident maple free#As a free upright form (Moyogi), a Trident maple bonsai is usually very impressive. Due to its strong root growth, it is particularly suitable for the root over rock style. Only the broom style does not really fit. The Trident maple can be designed in almost all styles. Trident maple bonsai are not as popular as the Japanese maple bonsai (Acer palmatum) but are still excellent for bonsai design. Unfortunately, it is rarely offered commercially as a young plant. PropagationĪcer buergerianum can be propagated via seeds and cuttings. Rarely, a fungal infection can be determined, which can be treated with the usual means against rust fungi. With proper bonsai care, a Trident maple is little affected by pests. The best time for repotting is in early March (buds swell). Usually the pot is completely filled with roots after 2-3 years. Since the Trident maple, like all maple bonsai, has vigorous root growth, it has to be repotted a little more often. Trident maple bonsai grow very well even without mycorrhiza. Mycorrhiza does not need to be added to the earth. Adding Kiryu or substrates such as expanded slate is good to further increase the permeability of the bonsai soil. The japanese Akadama bonsai soil has proven itself well here. RepotĪny well drained bonsai soil can be used for repotting a bonsai tree. Especially not like an indoor bonsai in the apartment. Under no circumstances should a Trident maple bonsai be overwintered too warm. Even 1-2 weeks at -10☌ and below is tolerated without problems. Problems with wintering are sometimes reported. The Trident maple is a hardy outdoor bonsai and can be overwintered well in the unheated foil tent. Only in midsummer this tree may need a little protection from extreme sunlight around noon as the bonsai pots can get very hot in the sun. LocationĪs an outdoor bonsai, the Trident maple likes a sunny spot. When repotting please make sure that the substrate is well drained (such as Akadama) so that waterlogging does not happen. the Japanese maple and does not get dry leaf tips so quickly. The Trident maple is somewhat more tolerant of occasional dryness than e.g. Wateringīecause of the strong roots and the generally large amount of leaves, the Trident maple needs plenty of water in midsummer and should also be checked regularly for water requirements in winter. It also contains all the necessary trace nutrients that the tree needs. If you give significantly more here, nothing happens to the bonsai tree except that it grows too quickly and for too long. Organic fertilizers have the great advantage that they are slowly released and gently supply the bonsai tree. In the case of mineral fertilizers, you can quickly miscalculate when diluting and then there is a risk of over-fertilization. In our bonsai nursery we fertilize all Trident maple bonsai trees with mineral fertilizer (is administered with an automatic fertilizer dosing device for the irrigation water).īut we advise the laymen to use an organic bonsai fertilizer. Fertilization is carried out every two weeks with a liquid bonsai fertilizer (according to the instructions on the package) or every 4-6 weeks with a solid organic fertilizer (e.g. Fertilizeįertilisation begins in spring with the first leaf shoots and ends around September. Trident maple bonsai do not have excessive water requirements. This species has a strong root growth, is uncomplicated when repotting and tolerates pruning very well. The bonsai care of a Trident maple (Acer buergerianum) is easy.
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