{"product_id":"kotohime-japanese-maple-bonsai-root-over-rock","title":"Kotohime Japanese Maple Bonsai – Root Over Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime 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\u003eKotohime 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 the naturally compact characteristics of Kotohime with an impressive exposed root and stone formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Kotohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is highly regarded for bonsai cultivation due to its naturally small leaves, short internodes and compact growth. These characteristics make it particularly well suited to creating refined bonsai with convincing proportions and increasingly fine ramification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot-Over-Rock Kotohime 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 design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposed roots have been trained to grow across and around the natural stone before reaching the growing medium below. This creates the appearance of a mature Maple establishing itself within a rugged landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of exposed roots, natural rock and delicate Maple foliage creates an attractive contrast and gives this individual bonsai plenty of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Kotohime Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual Kotohime is planted in a quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a traditional presentation that complements the tree and natural stone.\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 ‘Kotohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kotohime 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 Small leaves, short internodes, 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\u003eWhy Kotohime Is Ideal for Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime is particularly popular with Japanese Maple bonsai enthusiasts because of its naturally compact characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small leaves and short internodes help create excellent proportions, while careful pruning and development can produce the fine branching and ramification associated with more refined bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage also provides changing seasonal interest, giving the tree a different appearance as it progresses through spring, summer and autumn before entering winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be allowed to experience the natural changing seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the tree somewhere bright and sheltered, with protection from intense midday summer sun and strong drying winds. Japanese Maple foliage can be delicate, particularly during periods of hot weather.\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered pruning and training will help maintain the established root-over-rock composition while encouraging increasingly fine branch development as the tree matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinctive Japanese Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Kotohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and traditional root-over-rock styling makes this a particularly interesting Japanese Maple specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts exposed roots and natural stone provide permanent structure and character, while the compact foliage and seasonal colour of Kotohime transform 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 excellent choice for anyone looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime 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 established \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 Kotohime 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":52828579365131,"sku":"WOL 48","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8684.jpg?v=1768658716","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/kotohime-japanese-maple-bonsai-root-over-rock","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}