{"product_id":"kiyohime-japanese-maple-bonsai-root-over-rock","title":"Kiyohime Japanese Maple Bonsai – Root Over Rock","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime Japanese Maple Bonsai – Root Over Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime Japanese Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trained in the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot-over-rock style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining compact Maple foliage, exposed roots and natural stone to create an impressive miniature landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime is a highly regarded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for bonsai, prized for its naturally compact growth, attractive foliage and beautiful seasonal changes. Its refined proportions make it particularly well suited to bonsai cultivation and the development of a convincing mature tree in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot-Over-Rock Japanese Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of this individual tree is its established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot-over-rock formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposed roots have been carefully developed across the contours of the natural stone before reaching the growing medium below. This creates the appearance of a mature Maple that has established itself over rock in a natural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of exposed roots, stone and delicate Maple foliage provides excellent visual contrast and gives the tree character even when viewed without foliage during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Kiyohime Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual specimen is presented in a quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complementing the natural rock and established structure of the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bonsai was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing fresh growing conditions for its continued development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acer palmatum ‘Kiyohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiyohime Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root-over-rock bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous outdoor bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact growth, fine foliage, exposed roots and seasonal colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Seasonal Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime provides the changing seasonal appearance that makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Maple bonsai trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh foliage emerges during spring before developing through the summer growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage can transform into beautiful warmer shades before eventually falling as the tree enters winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the leaves have fallen, the exposed roots, natural stone, trunk and branch structure become the main focus of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime Maple Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should experience the natural changing seasons and winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the bonsai somewhere bright and sheltered, providing protection from intense midday summer sun and strong drying winds that can damage delicate Japanese Maple foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly throughout the growing season and avoid allowing the root ball to dry out completely, particularly during periods of warm weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful pruning and training can help maintain the tree's compact proportions while encouraging increasingly fine branch development as the bonsai matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinctive Root-Over-Rock Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining the compact characteristics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with traditional root-over-rock styling creates a bonsai with excellent seasonal and structural interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposed roots and natural stone provide permanent character, while the changing Maple foliage transforms the appearance of the tree throughout the growing year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a quality Chinese Yixing pot and repotted in early spring 2025, this is an attractive specimen for anyone looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiyohime bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot-over-rock bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Kiyohime Japanese Maple bonsai tree for sale, so you will receive this individual specimen rather than a stock example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824303141131,"sku":"WOL 32","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8482.jpg?v=1768483503","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/kiyohime-japanese-maple-bonsai-root-over-rock","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}