Japanese Maple Seedling Bonsai Starter

$24.00 USD

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Option

Single
Two-Pack
Three-Pack
Six-Pack

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) seedlings are the wild-type green foliage Japanese maple. Because Japanese maple has diverse genetic character the seedlings can be variable in growth habit and other characteristics. Among the classic species for bonsai, these maples are valued for their delicate foliage and beautiful fall color which is typically red. Unlike commercial nursery stock, bonsai starters are not grafted, avoiding unsightly changes in bark character and bulging.

The starter tree you will receive is in a 3.3" nursery container, with a small flexible trunk about 1/8-1/4", and from 8-14"" of growth. May have 1-3 strong shoots. The main trunk has NOT been wired. In the case of trees that are taller we may trim the top terminal bud and growth for shipping.

Photo is representative and is not the plant you will receive. But, your plants will be very similar.

Potted tree photo courtesy Pacific Bonsai Expo, tree by Andrew Robson.

Our Promise to You

Sustainable Growing Methods

Our bonsai are grown locally, not shipped around the world

Partnering with Makers & Small Businesses

We create our own bonsai pots and partner with artists around the USA

Providing the Highest Quality Products

We proudly grow and style all our bonsai at our own nursery

Healthy Forests Benefit Everyone

We donate 1% of our sales to One Tree Planted

Too thick

My seedling was too old and thick and unwired…with absolutely no bend at all…im gonna have to cut down the whole thing to make an interesting bonsai. Lame :(

Disappointed

Only 2 things that were awesome about the 3 starter maples was the root work they had done and the cool sticker that was in the box! Packing was horrible, leaves were burnt, broken and slimy black…. And I know all of this doesn’t matter when it comes to bonsai because it’s a long term goal for a beautiful tree… but hot damn, these seedlings were super messed up. I’m really disappointed being that this is a bonsai guru and I love and watch the channel on YouTube! But packing side of the business is not good

Hi Cody,

Thanks for your review. In the future, for any problems with delivered materials you can email us also.
I'd be happy to send you replacements if you'd like?
Japanese Maples are a bit tricky to ship in hot weather so we may discontinue shipping them except in winter and spring due to these problems.
Would you mind sharing photos? (not necessary but would be helpful for discussion with the shippers. )

Thanks,

Eric

Ordered two Japanese maple seedlings as well as a few other supplies. Shipment was received quickly and packed very well. Both seedlings look to be in great condition with no damage from shipping. Looking forward to seeing what these become! Will definitely be ordering more, thank you!

Better than expected

The trees arrived early and were in excellent condition, very healthy and well packaged to survive the trip through the mail.

healthy lil guys

had a particularly brutal chicago this past year. lost a couple of maple starters but the ones i got from bonsaify survived the winter and are doing great.

1 2

Bonsai

Accessories

Goods

eCourses

In Person Classes

Workshops & Instruction

Corporate Team Building

Care Guides

Bonsai for you

Mitigating climate change through reforestation

Japanese Maple Seedling Bonsai Starter

Our Promise to You

Sustainable Growing Methods

Partnering with Makers & Small Businesses

Providing the Highest Quality Products

Healthy Forests Benefit Everyone

Customer Reviews

You may also like

Get 10% off your next order

Bonsaify Rewards

Bonsai

Accessories

Goods