Blue Maple Bonsai Tree Care

Pruning and shaping your bonsai tree.
Blue maple bonsai tree care. After the tree flowers in the spring the seed pods begin to form. You must leave them on the tree all summer into the fall to allow them to mature. Gently comb out the roots of the maple tree trimming away any long runners and place the tree in the center of the container. On any kind of maple tree the seeds are trapped in a winged seed pod that most of us as kids called helicopters because the pods spin like the blades of a helicopter as they fall from the tree.
The japanese maple prefers a sunny airy position but during great midday heat it should be placed in the light shade to prevent damaged leaves. To ensure that you are watering your bonsai properly you ll need to assess your bonsai tree daily. Go garden 2016 100 real japanese ghost blue maple tree bonsai bonsai 20 bonsai pack acer palmatum atropurpureum bonsai sow all year. Red 2 8 out of 5 stars 35 1 20.
Plant the maple tree in nutrient rich soil. Specific bonsai care guidelines for the japanese maple bonsai acer position. The rule of thumb is to water as soon as the soil appears dry. This bonsai will require consistently moist soil at all times as maples do not tolerate drought.
During summer the maple s foliage will strengthen with branches beginning to extend outwards. Promote a good drainage system by incorporating an equal amount of peat compost to the soil. That being said you must also keep it from being waterlogged or boggy to prevent root rot and inability to absorb nutrients from the soil.