{"product_id":"trident-maple-root-over-rock-bonsai","title":"Trident Maple Root Over Rock Bonsai – Acer Buergerianum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple Root Over Rock Bonsai – Acer Buergerianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple bonsai (Acer buergerianum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring an established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot-over-rock design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with exposed roots gripping and flowing across natural stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple is one of the classic deciduous species used for bonsai. Its vigorous growth, attractive three-lobed leaves and ability to develop fine ramification make it particularly well suited to creating convincing miniature trees with impressive structure and seasonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished Root-Over-Rock Styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focal point of this individual bonsai is its dramatic \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\u003eThe roots have been trained across the contours of the stone before entering the growing medium below. This creates the impression of a mature tree that has adapted to growing over exposed rock in the natural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the roots continue to mature and develop, they become increasingly integrated with the stone and form an important part of the overall bonsai composition.\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 tree 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 setting for the established root-over-rock design.\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 later \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 placement, structure and overall balance.\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\u003eSeasonal Colour \u0026amp; Fine Ramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple provides excellent seasonal interest.\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 leaves can develop attractive shades of yellow, orange and red before falling naturally for winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the foliage has fallen, the tree takes on a completely different appearance, revealing the branch structure, trunk and dramatic exposed roots over the rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple also responds well to careful pruning, making it possible to develop increasingly fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and more refined proportions as the bonsai matures.\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\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrident Maple bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be grown outdoors, allowing it to experience the natural changing seasons and winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright position with good natural light and airflow is ideal. During periods of extreme summer heat, some protection from intense sun and strong drying winds can be beneficial.\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. 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