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Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple 8

Japanese maple from 2025 PSBA Silent Auction

Provenance

Somewhat young/scorched Acer Palmatum 'fire cracker'

Background

  • Estimated Origin: June 2019
  • Training Since: June 2019
  • Acquired: June 7, 2025
  • Progression: Pre-Bonsai

Tree Details

  • Exhibition Ready: No

About Japanese Maple 8

Care Log

  • July 19, 2025

    Prune

    Did a little pruning and deciding on what to do with this tree. It presents a bit of a problem. In the future I'll air layer off the bigger side for what will make a nice little tree. Perhaps the other side too. Then do a full trunk chop and work on getting some taper.

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  • July 14, 2025

    Observation

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  • June 11, 2025

    Observation

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  • June 7, 2025

    Other – Acquired

    Purchased from 2025 PSBA Auction for $40 (Fire Cracker variety)