MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Or another way to refer to Acer palmatum. In contrast to many of my other trees, this maple has a subtle and quiet presence. It was purchased a few years back from The Bonsai Learning Center. Originally a Japanese import that spent two years in quarantine at Brussel's Bonsai. It features an excellent 360 nebari, mature bark and great taper all the way thru to the top with no major scars.
This is a delicate tree that requires careful attention. If not looked after on a timely basis and techniques (pinching, leaf cutting, etc) performed at the right times, it will loose its delicacy almost overnight giving way to thicker and coarse branch terminals and rapid loss of taper.
Overall aiming at a more ramified canopy but still keeping its airy and feminine qualities. 21" tall from edge of pot, planted in a first generation Yamaaki container.
This is a delicate tree that requires careful attention. If not looked after on a timely basis and techniques (pinching, leaf cutting, etc) performed at the right times, it will loose its delicacy almost overnight giving way to thicker and coarse branch terminals and rapid loss of taper.
Overall aiming at a more ramified canopy but still keeping its airy and feminine qualities. 21" tall from edge of pot, planted in a first generation Yamaaki container.
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Will keep developing this tree as such I think. I like it the way it is and no reason to put my clumsy paws all over it. So I don't think any "surprises" on this one. The main challenge is to preserve its delicate qualities. Kind of challenging specially if you look away for a moment! 
