Trident Maple Root Over Rock Bonsai

Big tree on small rock looks unbalanced.
Trident maple root over rock bonsai. By the way when the roots reach the soil the upper parts act as trunks while the sections under the soil are the absorbing roots which keep the tree alive. Ror looks best when there is some rock between the roots. Trident maples are highly desired for bonsai due to their small three lobed leaved thick gnarly roots that are perfect for the dramatic root over rock technique and a readily thickening trunk that boasts an attractive orange brown peeling appearance. Cutback on root over rock trident maple december 12 2017 by jonas dupuich i recently cut back a root over rock trident maple during a live q a for bonsai empire.
The third photo is a close up trident 1 and the last photo is a close up of trident 2. I usually begin with the tie down wires and then remove the clips that hold the drainage screen in place. Trident roots thicken incredibly quickly and can completely swamp the rock. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 5b through 10a is the trident maple acer.
One good choice for u s. You have chosen both rock and trunk shape well for this one. Very often trident maple bonsai trained in the root over rock style rapidly thicken and completely cover the stone with their thickening roots. This bonsai is quite hearty but does require special care to survive well.
As you can see both trees put on over ten feet of growth during 2009. The trident maple is a very popular species for bonsai due to its small three lobed leaves a readily thickening trunk and thick gnarly roots which adapt well to root over rock style. This is the type of growth that you need to produce a good root over rock bonsai. You can create a root over rock bonsai with any tree for your climate zone.