Big Leaf Maple 1
Acer macrophyllum (Big Leaf Maple)Trunk chop big leaf maple
Starterdead
- Acquired
- Mar 17, 2023
- Training since
- Mar 1, 2018
- Origin
- Mar 1, 2015
- Provenance
- Gift from Jason Balfor at PSBA Eastside study group
This was growing quite a bit after the trunk chop, but it got a bad case of sunburn and never recovered.
Seasonal Care — Mid Spring
- watering
- Maintain even moisture; soil warms—might need daily watering in pots.
- fertilization
- Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced bonsai fertilizer.
- bud shoot management
- Trim long shoots after first flush to promote ramification.
- pests disease
- Monitor for caterpillars and scale insects.
Care History2 entries
Other — Died
Died
Observation
Dehydrated
Took some photos after it was underwatered and in the hot courtyard during a hot spell. Hope it makes it. We'll see.
Courtyard
Acer macrophyllum — Quick Reference
- Placement
- Full sun
- Watering
- Moderate
- Repotting
- Every 2-3 years
- Pruning
- Structural in early spring, maintenance through summer
- Fertilization
- Balanced
- Wiring
- Spring or Autumn
