{"product_id":"kotohime-japanese-maple-bonsai-tree","title":"Kotohime Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree – Acer Palmatum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime Japanese Maple bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized by bonsai enthusiasts for its exceptionally small leaves, compact growth and ability to develop fine, dense branching.\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 a highly regarded Japanese Maple cultivar and is particularly well suited to bonsai cultivation. Its naturally short internodes and delicate foliage make it possible to create excellent proportions and refined ramification as the tree develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Kotohime Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual Kotohime Maple has been carefully developed as a bonsai and is presented in an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglazed Chinese bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in 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\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed Chinese bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 and fine branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for enthusiasts and serious beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Kotohime Is Popular for Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime is particularly desirable among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e growers because many of its natural characteristics lend themselves perfectly to creating a convincing miniature tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small foliage and compact growth help maintain excellent proportions, while its short internodes make Kotohime particularly suitable for developing the fine ramification associated with more refined bonsai specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Japanese Maples, it also provides changing seasonal interest, from fresh spring growth through summer foliage and attractive autumn colour.\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 should be grown as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and allowed to experience the natural seasons and winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the tree in a bright, sheltered location with protection from intense midday summer sun and strong drying winds, which can damage delicate Japanese Maple foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when required during 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\u003eRegular, considered pruning will help maintain its compact structure and encourage the development of increasingly fine branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Refined Japanese Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors looking for something more specialised than a standard Japanese Maple, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Kotohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally miniature characteristics, fine branching 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