Japanese Maple is one of the largest, most varied species of tree used in bonsai cultivation Its small leaf size, and wide variety of colors, added to its branching and wood growth characteristics make it a great candidate for addition to any collectionJapanese Red Maple bonsai needs to be watered often, particularly during the hottest days of the growing season While you can get away with onceaday or every other day watering during cooler periods, during the hottest times, it will need daily or twice daily wateringOften grown as bonsai subjects, Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) hail from temperate regions that provide a distinctly cold winter The maples need a leafless dormancy each winter to survive and grow well Shaina Japanese Maple Nursery Stock New To Bonsai Should I Buy 150 Can I Transform This Beauty I Notice It Has Been Grafted I Have A Few Smaller Bonsai Just Looking For Japanese maple bonsai from seed