{"product_id":"kotohime-maple-root-over-rock-yixing-pot","title":"Kotohime Japanese Maple Bonsai – Root Over Rock in Yixing Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime Japanese Maple Bonsai – Root Over Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \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 delicate compact foliage with exposed roots and natural stone to create a distinctive and highly refined bonsai specimen.\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 sought-after Japanese Maple cultivar for bonsai, prized for its naturally small leaves, short internodes and compact growth habit. These characteristics make Kotohime particularly well suited to developing fine branching and convincing proportions in miniature.\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 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 continuing into the growing medium below. The result creates the appearance of a mature Maple that has established itself over rock in a rugged natural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the solid stone, exposed root structure and delicate foliage gives this Kotohime excellent visual interest from multiple angles.\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 specimen 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 root-over-rock design and refined character 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 ‘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, compact growth, exposed roots, natural stone 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\u003eCompact Foliage \u0026amp; Fine Branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime is particularly valued by bonsai enthusiasts because its natural growth characteristics lend themselves exceptionally well to miniature tree development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small leaves and short internodes help maintain convincing proportions, while careful pruning can encourage increasingly fine branching and ramification as the tree matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a Japanese Maple capable of developing a highly refined appearance while retaining the natural character of a mature tree.\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\u003eLike other Japanese Maples, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime bonsai trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide changing interest throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh foliage emerges in spring before developing through the summer growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage can take on attractive warmer tones before eventually falling as the tree enters winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring winter, the absence of foliage reveals the branch structure, exposed roots and natural stone, allowing the root-over-rock composition to become the main focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotohime Maple 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 remain outside where it can experience the natural changing seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright, sheltered position is ideal, with protection from intense midday summer sun and strong drying winds to help prevent damage to the delicate 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 warmer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful pruning and ongoing training will help maintain the compact proportions of the tree while encouraging increasingly refined branching as the bonsai continues to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinctive Kotohime Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining the naturally compact characteristics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Kotohime’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with traditional root-over-rock styling creates a particularly attractive Japanese Maple bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposed roots and stone provide permanent character, while the delicate foliage and changing seasonal colour 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 individual specimen 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":52824232198411,"sku":"WOL 29","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8444.jpg?v=1768482306","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/kotohime-maple-root-over-rock-yixing-pot","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}