Bonsai Maple Tree Care

Specific bonsai care guidelines for the japanese maple bonsai acer position.

Bonsai maple tree care. Otherwise any sunny well aerated location should do. Once placed on your the topsoil of your tree the granules will slowly dissolve with every watering. The japanese maple is frost hardy even when trained as a bonsai but it should be protected from strong frost below 10 c 14 f. It is best to water this bonsai before the heat of the day to ensure that the tree has enough water to make it without drying out.

Plant your dwarf japanese red maple bonsai where it can receive light shade during the intense midday heat. If you need to leave your bonsai for any length of time be sure to give it access to daily automatic watering or give adequate guidance to whoever will care for it in your stead as it should not be neglected if expected to survive your absence. Plant the maple tree in nutrient rich soil. 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.

Fertilizing can help your tree grow much quicker as well as help it protect itself from insects pests and diseases. During growing period from march to september with the usual bonsai fertilizers. Gently comb out the roots of the maple tree trimming away any long runners and place the tree in the center of the container. This frost hardy plant can be grown in most locations but should be protected from a strong frost and conditions below 14 degrees fahrenheit whenever possible.

Slow release granules work extremely well with maple bonsai.