Hisaoka
Sapling
Can anyone tell me what type of maple this is and if it's any good for bonsai?
unknown maple
unknown maple
I think it might be a sugar maple?? I see you too are from Oregon and if this is one of our native maples it will have a huge leaf and not suitable for bonsai. The only maple that we have suitable is the vine maple. They are only native to the PNW and are excellent material for bonsai. Fall color is second to none!Can anyone tell me what type of maple this is and if it's any good for bonsai?
unknown maple
About the only native North American Maple reasonably suitable for bonsai is the Hedge Maple, this is not that. I am not sure which species it is but in the end you will probably consider your work with it like trying to domesticate a Zebra; looks like a horse but has its own mind, such is the case with native Maples.
I think it might be a sugar maple?? I see you too are from Oregon and if this is one of our native maples it will have a huge leaf and not suitable for bonsai. The only maple that we have suitable is the vine maple. They are only native to the PNW and are excellent material for bonsai. Fall color is second to none!
Hi Vance,
Where does the hedge maple grow native in America? I ask because you see very good collected HM in Europe. If we have them growing here then I wonder why they aren't getting the attention they deserve. I have some big field grown HM and I love them.
THanks!
Jason