Japanese Maple 9

062-MapleJapanese-009

Japanese Maple 9

Coralbark Japanese Maple

Coralbark Japanese Maple · Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

Pre-Bonsai
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Tree facts

Acquired
2025-05-16
Training started
2026-05-15
Origin
2026-05-15
Last touched
2026-06-12
Container
Nursery pot
Style
Informal Upright
Size
Shohin
Exhibition-ready
No

Taken as an air layer from the top of 052-MapleJapanese-006 in spring 2026.

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.
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Recent activity

2
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-05-15Repot · Other
    Back YardTaken as air layer from 052-MapleJapanese-006 and put in a nursery pot.
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  • Timeline
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Timeline

2 events

2026
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-05-15 03:00RepotOther
    Back Yard

    Taken as air layer from 052-MapleJapanese-006 and put in a nursery pot.

    • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15
    • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15
    • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15

Photos

May 2026

  • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15
  • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15
  • Japanese Maple 9 — Repot — 2026-05-15

Story

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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

2
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-05-15Repot · Other
    Back YardTaken as air layer from 052-MapleJapanese-006 and put in a nursery pot.
View full timeline →

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