Special Trident Maple 35cm

The trident maple bonsai tree gets its name from its three-pointed leaves, which change colour dramatically throughout the seasons. Native to China and Japan, the trident maple is one of the most popular deciduous species for bonsai. It grows fast and develops a thick trunk, leaving a lovely silhouette once the leaves have dropped in winter.

This beautiful trident maple bonsai tree is standing at approximately 35cm tall in a brown unglazed ceramic oriental pot with a width of 20cm and depth of 20cm. This trident maple features a twisting and curving trunk with a lovely silhouette.

Choose an outdoor location that is sunny but protected from strong wind and scorching sunlight in the hottest part of summer days. Protect from harsh frost in winter.

Watering

No strict schedule, watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method, which we’ve detailed on our Best Way to Water a Bonsai Tree blog post.

Feeding

Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Chrysal Liquid Bonsai Feed (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.

The shoots and twigs of the trident maple can and should be trimmed all year round. Remove large leaves during periods of active growth to encourage the appearance of smaller and finer leaves. Save any pruning or cutting of the stronger branches until autumn to prevent bleeding and seal with a wound closure agent to prevent infection.

The trident maple can be beautifully styled. Wiring is best done when the tree is in leaf since branches that contain sap are less likely to snap.

Check out our Bonsai Pruning and Wiring Services.

Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.

Check out our Bonsai Tree Repotting Services.

Take a look at our Trident Maple Bonsai Care Guide page for a more in-depth guide on looking after your new tree.