Started from seed. Now what?
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Bonsaikev1985
Mame
Yeah I'm not a rookie when is comes to bonsai and I know my history with trying my luck at Red maples and other maples. This tree was going to be garbage because of a friend digging the yard up for a pool. First time ever at his house and once I seen this I was like I need to have it, because of the awesome character it had. The only negative thing I had to say was I wish this wasn't a damn Maple lol
This Bonsai looking trees were planted in one of our main road leading from the airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was imported from China. Can anyone please let us know what kind of tree is this or this is a different species that looks like a bonsai. Thanks
Redwood Ryan
Masterpiece
Most likely Ficus. They mass produce them over there.
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
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Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Another Japanese Maple SNOB. Hates most any American tree and calls waste of time. Ignore arrogance of fools
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Bonsaikev1985
Mame
lol I have been realizing lately that people who are huge fans of the Japanese Maples do have negatively towards all other maples ha ha
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
I don't even have Japanese maples.Another Japanese Maple SNOB. Hates most any American tree and calls waste of time. Ignore arrogance of fools
I just know that red maples aren't very good for bonsai or I would have at least one. They are everywhere here.
Same goes for native oaks here.Red oak and white oak. Simply junk.
Eastern white pines are another. Too long of needles.
Pretty much the same goes for ponderosa pines. If they didn't have good bark no one would use them either. Although if I could get my hands on a couple hundred year old one I would graft mugo or scots pine foliage onto it. Thereby making it so much more pleasing.
I do have American elms though. They stomp the guts out of red maples when it comes to bonsai culture.
You can call me a snob all you like Potty.
You're still an ignoramus.
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Not so.lol I have been realizing lately that people who are huge fans of the Japanese Maples do have negatively towards all other maples ha ha
Amur maples are good subjects for bonsai.
Small leaves and short internodes and petioles. The leaves reduce too.
Good luck getting any of that with a red maple.
Red maples are good for something.
Firewood.
Better than oak. Cleaner burning and doesn't stink like dog poop.
L.O.L.!
Bonsaikev1985
Mame
Yeah I understand reducing size is a bummer, but that why I'm glad this is much bigger. Easier to make things work on a Red Maple when the bonsai is a lot bigger then traditional size. The picture actually makes it a lot smaller then it really is. Like I said in a earlier post this trunk was way too awesome to allow it just to go in the Landfill. Had to at least make an attempt Not everyday you come across a trunk with such character in the wild and I would regret it forever if I didn't collect and try
Not everyday you come across a trunk with such character in the wild and I would regret it forever if I didn't collect and try
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Mostly RED maples (Acer Rubrum) are a waste of time as bonsai.
Reducing the size isn't the problem. Handling its growth habits is. Hard to make compact image because of constant, annoying long internode length and lanky growth habits. It can be done, but it takes some effort. You have a decent trunk to start with, though.
FWIW, just because someone has worked with Acer Rubrum and found it not so great, doesn't mean they're "maple snobs." Means they got frustrated with the species and its stubborn habits that don't meld with bonsai cultivation all that much.
Cypress187
Masterpiece
Now you watch it grow for 10 years.
