{"product_id":"cascade-deshojo-japanese-maple-bonsai-25cm","title":"Cascade Acer Palmatum Deshojo Bonsai | Development Tree – 25cm","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascade Acer palmatum ‘Deshojo’ bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering spectacular seasonal colour, an elegant cascading form and excellent potential for continued development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeshojo Japanese Maple is one of the most desirable varieties for bonsai cultivation, particularly admired for its brilliant crimson-red spring foliage. As the growing season progresses, the leaves gradually mature to rich green before developing attractive autumn colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual tree has been trained in the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecascade style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a flowing appearance as its branches descend to form an attractive miniature landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently in development, this bonsai offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts to continue refining its branching, structure and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Cascade Deshojo Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum Deshojo bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with initial styling carried out by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWay of Life Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to establish its cascade form and prepare it for future development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree is currently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrowing strongly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is planted in an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an appealing foundation for its continued refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25cm x 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