{"product_id":"trident-maple-bonsai-tree-root-over-rock","title":"Trident Maple Bonsai Tree – Root Over Rock Japanese Bonsai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple Bonsai Tree – Root Over Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple bonsai tree (Acer buergerianum)\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, creating a powerful composition of exposed roots, natural stone and refined deciduous foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple is one of the most popular species for bonsai development thanks to its vigorous growth, attractive three-lobed leaves and excellent potential for fine ramification. As the tree matures, these characteristics can create the convincing appearance of a much larger, established tree in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot-Over-Rock Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standout feature of this individual Trident Maple 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\u003eStrong exposed roots have been trained to travel across and around the natural stone before reaching the growing medium below. This creates a dramatic appearance inspired by mature trees growing in rocky landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposed roots and stone remain an important visual feature throughout the year, becoming particularly prominent when the tree loses its foliage during winter.\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 quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complementing the established root structure and natural stone.\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 and subsequently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessionally styled by John Armitage in late autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refining its branch structure, movement and overall composition.\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\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 Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally styled in late autumn by John Armitage\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 Exposed roots, natural rock, fine branching 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\u003eTrident Maple Seasonal Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a changing display throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh foliage emerges during spring before developing into the characteristic three-lobed green leaves of Acer buergerianum. As autumn approaches, the foliage can develop attractive shades of yellow, orange and red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing leaf fall, the tree enters winter dormancy and its trunk, refined branch structure and dramatic root-over-rock formation become the main focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple should be maintained as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to experience the natural changing seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the tree in a bright outdoor location with good airflow. Some protection from extreme summer heat and strong drying winds can be beneficial, particularly during warmer periods.\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. The growing medium should remain free draining and the roots should not be kept permanently saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple responds particularly well to careful pruning and training, allowing increasingly fine ramification and refined branch structure to develop over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally Styled Acer Buergerianum Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and established root-over-rock styling makes this a particularly characterful deciduous bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts powerful exposed roots and natural stone provide permanent structure, while the changing seasonal foliage transforms the appearance of the tree throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a quality Chinese Yixing pot and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessionally styled by John Armitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this individual Trident Maple offers both established character and excellent potential for continued refinement.\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":52824363237643,"sku":"WOL 35","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8523.jpg?v=1768484322","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/trident-maple-bonsai-tree-root-over-rock","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}