Japanese Maple 8

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Japanese Maple 8

Sharp's Pygmy Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple 'Sharp's Pygmy' · Acer palmatum 'Sharp's Pygmy'

Pre-Bonsai
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Open tasks

Mid Summer

  • Prune

    More pruning to get better taper. Now it needs to grow for a year or two. Should move to a pond basket.

    Due 2027-03-06

    Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.

Tree facts

Acquired
2025-06-07
Training started
2019-06-01
Origin
2019-06-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Somewhat young/scorched Acer Palmatum 'fire cracker'

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Monitor daily; ensure no drought stress.
Fertilization
Taper nitrogen; hold feed during hottest weeks.
Pruning
Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.
Pests Disease
Check for powdery mildew in humid weather.
Summer Protection
Ensure root ball doesn’t overheat—shade or pot insulation.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardMore pruning to get better taper. Now it needs to grow for a year or two. Should…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos
  • 2026-03-28Repot · Prune
    Study GroupMoved from tiny plastic container to a bonsai pot.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchVery minor pruning
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

10 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 15:14Prune
    Back Yard

    More pruning to get better taper. Now it needs to grow for a year or two. Should move to a pond basket.

    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-13
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-13
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • +2

    Follow-up due 2027-03-06

  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-29 05:30Observation
    Bench

    Photos

    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2026-03-29
  • 2026-03-28 13:37RepotPrune
    Study Group

    Moved from tiny plastic container to a bonsai pot.

2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Study Group

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 11:30Prune
    Bench

    Very minor pruning

    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-07-13 21:00Observation
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-06-11 03:29Observation
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11
    • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11
  • 2025-06-07 19:00OtherAcquired
    Bench

Photos

June 2026

  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2026-06-14
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2026-06-14

October 2025

  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 8 — cover photoCover
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

June 2025

  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11
  • Japanese Maple 8 — Observation — 2025-06-11

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Monitor daily; ensure no drought stress.
Fertilization
Taper nitrogen; hold feed during hottest weeks.
Pruning
Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.
Pests Disease
Check for powdery mildew in humid weather.
Summer Protection
Ensure root ball doesn’t overheat—shade or pot insulation.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardMore pruning to get better taper. Now it needs to grow for a year or two. Should…
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos
  • 2026-03-28Repot · Prune
    Study GroupMoved from tiny plastic container to a bonsai pot.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchVery minor pruning
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →

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