{"product_id":"large-mountain-maple-bonsai-exhibition-specimen-90cm","title":"Large Mountain Maple Bonsai – Exhibition Quality Specimen 90cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Mountain Maple Bonsai – Exhibition Quality Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Maple bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying impressive structure, mature ramification and a powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enebari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the presence and proportions expected from a serious specimen bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90cm high x 90cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial, established tree with significant visual impact. Its refined branch structure and strong surface roots provide character throughout the year, while the deciduous nature of the Maple means the tree can be appreciated both in full foliage and during its winter silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreviously owned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the UK's leading Maple collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a bonsai with excellent provenance and genuine exhibition potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Mountain 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\u003eWalsall bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complementing the scale, structure and established character of the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was last \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90cm x 90cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mountain Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90cm high x 90cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walsall bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large deciduous specimen bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful nebari, mature ramification and refined structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formerly owned by a leading UK Maple collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for UK bonsai exhibition\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\u003ePowerful Nebari \u0026amp; Mature Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout features of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its substantial nebari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe established surface roots create a powerful visual foundation, helping give the impression of a mature tree firmly anchored into the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove this, the developed trunk and established branch structure provide excellent movement and proportion, while years of careful cultivation have produced the increasingly fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that is particularly desirable in high-quality deciduous bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Winter Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-quality deciduous bonsai should remain impressive even after its foliage has fallen, and this Mountain Maple offers a particularly strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewinter silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout leaves, the underlying structure of the tree is completely exposed. The nebari, trunk movement, primary branches and finer ramification can all be appreciated without being obscured by foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the tree visually interesting throughout the year rather than relying solely on its seasonal leaf colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Maple Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring spring, fresh foliage transforms the appearance of the tree as it emerges from winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe canopy develops throughout the growing season before changing again as autumn approaches, when Maple foliage can produce beautiful warmer seasonal tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing leaf fall, attention returns to the mature branch structure and winter image, completing the annual cycle of a quality deciduous bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Maple Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 natural seasonal changes and winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright but appropriately sheltered position with good airflow is ideal. Protection from extreme summer heat and strong drying winds can help preserve the quality of 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 warmer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the maturity, size and refinement of this specimen, ongoing pruning and maintenance should focus on preserving its existing structure and fine ramification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Exhibition-Quality Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90cm x 90cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial specimen with the scale and presence to become a centrepiece within a serious bonsai collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful nebari, mature ramification, refined winter silhouette and quality Walsall pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distinguishes it from younger developmental material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree's previous ownership by one of the UK's leading Maple collectors provides further provenance, while its established structure gives it genuine potential for display at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK bonsai exhibitions and shows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a collector looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge Mountain Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with maturity, provenance and an already highly developed structure, this is an exceptional individual tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Mountain 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":51875378823435,"sku":"WOL10","price":3550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_0600.jpg?v=1751910764","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/large-mountain-maple-bonsai-exhibition-specimen-90cm","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}