Trident Maple 2

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Trident Maple 2

Trident Maple

Trident Maple · Acer buergerianum

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2026-06-06
Training started
2021-03-15
Origin
2018-04-15
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
Anderson Flat
Style
Forest
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Purchased for $77 at the 2026 PSBA Annual Auction's Silent Auction. Seller is Bruce Williams, former PSBA newsletter editor, with proceeds donated to the Pacific Bonsai Museum ($10.5).

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
High-frequency watering; ensure no stress during heat.
Fertilization
Reduce nitrogen, focus on potassium if flower/fruit desired.
Pruning
Pinch new growth; wait until fall for structural changes.
Pests Disease
Spider mites can appear—use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
Summer Protection
Shield roots from extreme heat if uninsulated pot.
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Recent activity

3
  • 2026-06-13Prune · Observation
    BenchDeep pruning.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-06-06Other
    Acquired at PSBA Silent Auction
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  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

3 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 06:00PruneObservation
    Bench

    Deep pruning.

    • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-06-06 14:30Other

    Acquired at PSBA Silent Auction

Photos

June 2026

  • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Trident Maple 2 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

Story

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Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
High-frequency watering; ensure no stress during heat.
Fertilization
Reduce nitrogen, focus on potassium if flower/fruit desired.
Pruning
Pinch new growth; wait until fall for structural changes.
Pests Disease
Spider mites can appear—use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
Summer Protection
Shield roots from extreme heat if uninsulated pot.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

3
  • 2026-06-13Prune · Observation
    BenchDeep pruning.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-06-06Other
    Acquired at PSBA Silent Auction
View full timeline →

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