{"product_id":"specimen-trident-maple-bonsai-acer-buergerianum-kakuzan","title":"Specimen Trident Maple Bonsai – Exhibition Tree in Kakuzan Tokoname Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Trident Maple Bonsai – Exhibition Quality Acer Buergerianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen Trident Maple bonsai (Acer buergerianum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying the age, power and refinement expected from a serious exhibition-quality deciduous bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80cm high x 80cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial and mature tree with an impressive nebari, established branch structure and developed ramification. Specimens at this level of maturity are considerably less common than younger development material and offer immediate presence within an established bonsai collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree also produces an excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewinter image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when the foliage falls and its underlying structure, powerful trunk and fine branching can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Trident Maple Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual specimen is planted in a high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Tokoname bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stamped and made by master potter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Watanabe Kakuyuki (Kakuzan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality and provenance of the pot provide an appropriate pairing for a Trident Maple of this maturity and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acer buergerianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trident Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 80cm high x 80cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped Japanese Tokoname bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mr. Watanabe Kakuyuki (Kakuzan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature deciduous specimen bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful nebari, mature structure, fine ramification and excellent winter image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoors with appropriate winter protection\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Nebari \u0026amp; Considerable Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its impressive nebari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe established surface roots provide a broad and powerful foundation, visually anchoring the substantial trunk and contributing significantly to the tree's sense of maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA convincing nebari is one of the most desirable characteristics of a high-quality Maple bonsai and takes considerable time to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the aged trunk and established proportions of this specimen, it creates the impression of a mature landscape tree reproduced in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped Structure \u0026amp; Fine Ramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the powerful base, the tree displays an established branch structure with developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasingly fine branching is essential to creating convincing scale in a mature deciduous bonsai. It also becomes particularly important during winter, when the entire framework of the tree is exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith appropriate ongoing care and refinement, the existing structure provides an excellent foundation for the tree to continue improving.\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\u003eThis Trident Maple offers a particularly impressive \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\u003eOnce the leaves have fallen, the powerful nebari, aged trunk, primary branches and increasingly fine ramification become completely visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ability to remain visually impressive during dormancy is one of the characteristics that distinguishes a highly developed deciduous specimen from younger bonsai material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs spring returns, fresh foliage completely transforms the composition before the tree progresses through its summer and autumn displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Tokoname Pot by Kakuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important feature of this specimen is its high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Tokoname bonsai pot by Mr. Watanabe Kakuyuki, known as Kakuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pot is stamped and provides additional provenance and collector interest to the overall composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a bonsai at this level, the relationship between the tree and its container becomes an important part of the presentation. The quality Japanese Tokoname pot provides an appropriate setting for the age, scale and refinement of this Trident Maple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple Bonsai Care in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer buergerianum is an outdoor 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\u003eA bright outdoor position with good natural light and airflow is ideal throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular specimen would benefit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional winter protection during periods of hard frost or prolonged very low temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Protection can be provided without treating the tree as an indoor bonsai; it should still experience a normal cool winter dormancy.\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\u003eGiven the maturity and refinement of this tree, ongoing work should concentrate on maintaining its established structure, preserving its ramification and making considered improvements over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Serious Trident Maple for the Collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80cm x 80cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a powerful and highly developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer buergerianum bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage, substantial nebari, mature structure, fine ramification and excellent winter image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this a tree suitable for serious collectors and exhibition display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamped Japanese Tokoname pot by Kakuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further enhances the provenance and overall quality of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Trident Maples at this level are not commonly offered for sale, making this a particularly interesting opportunity for a collector seeking an established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen Trident Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than younger development material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Trident 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":51831813079307,"sku":"WOL1","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_1299.jpg?v=1751304987","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/specimen-trident-maple-bonsai-acer-buergerianum-kakuzan","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}