9-Year-Old Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum (Maple) Bonsai - Premium Collection

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The Deep Red of the Japanese Maple: a collectible bonsai that changes with the seasons

There is a red you never forget. The Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum carries an intense, deep burgundy-purple in its palmate leaves, transforming into an orange flame in autumn and giving way to bare, sculptural branches in winter. A continuous cycle of beauty that changes appearance every season — always extraordinary, always different.

In Japan, it is called momiji — the same word used for the colors of autumn — and this says everything about its identity. Nine years of growth and expert care have shaped this specimen from the Premium Collection into a harmonious form with great character. A bonsai for those who love nature in its most intense and poetic shades.

Bonsai features

• Plant: Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum') — Japanese Red Maple
• Age: 9 years — Premium Collection
• Type: Fast-growing deciduous — loses its leaves in winter
• Approximate dimensions: Width 20 cm — Depth 14.5 cm — Height 35 cm (including pot)
• Foliage: Burgundy-purple in spring and summer, flame orange in autumn
• Position: Outdoors all year round, direct sunlight with partial shade during the hottest hours of summer

 Care and cultivation

 Position

Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum is an outdoor tree, ideal for balconies, terraces, and gardens. It should be placed in sunlight all year round, protected from intense midday sun in summer to preserve the beauty and integrity of its foliage. Its deciduous nature makes it a four-season bonsai: every time of year offers a unique spectacle.

 Watering

Abundant in summer, moderate in spring. During particularly hot and dry summers, mist the leaves with water to ensure the right atmospheric humidity — the Japanese Maple loves humidity in the air as well as in the substrate.

Fun fact: the meaning of Momiji

The Japanese name for the Japanese Maple is momiji, which in Japanese refers both to the plant and to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn. A word that embodies the entire Japanese philosophy of mono no aware — the melancholy beauty of things that change and pass. Owning an Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum means bringing a piece of this ancient philosophy into your home.

Important notes

The shapes and measurements of the bonsai are indicative and may vary slightly. The pot is included in the stated dimensions. The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photo. A bonsai is a living being: the images are for illustrative purposes only and are not binding.

 A masterpiece of color for true enthusiasts

The Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum Bonsai from the Premium Collection is the ideal gift for those who are passionate about bonsai, and for anyone looking for a specimen with extraordinary foliage and a strong character. Nine years of history, a whole lifetime of beauty ahead — season after season.

What you will receive

• Plant height: approximately 35 cm, including the pot.
• Measurements: width 20 cm, depth 14.5 cm (approximate dimensions).

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