A timeless classic renowned for its striking crimson foliage. These Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' specimens are grown from 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple seeds, ensuring the rich coloration, but without the graft union. Ideal for creating eye-catching contrasts and adding visual variety to collections, these Red-leafed Japanese Maple Bonsai Starts are fantastic for beginners and put on their most prominent colors in Spring and Fall.
Note that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. The trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some may have wire for movement or branch placement.
Specifications:
Scientific name: Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Height: 7"-18"
Trunk: 1/8"-5/8"
Hardness Zone: 5-9
Sizing Notes:
Small Starts are often on the shorter end of the height range, usually with narrower caliper. Some have branching and some will have developed in by the end of the growing season.
Small Starts - Twisted are the same, but wired up last season and top pruned a tad. Bends are mostly set and good to go!
Regular Starts are a year older and have the associated increase in caliper.
Premium Starts are the same batch as Regular Starts, but were pruned and wired last year, instead of this year.
XL Premium+ Starts are usually 2 years older than regular starts, and have the thickest trunks. They have been shaped for at least two years and the designs are developing nicely.
