Trident Maples rank as perennial favorites! Beautiful during every season; they produce vibrant green foliage in the spring and turn a bright orange in the fall. Their quick growth and attractive leaves make them among the most popular deciduous bonsai. Thrives outdoors above 20 degrees with protection; see Bonsai Care. Ideal with 13" Humidity Tray
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season. Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required. Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
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Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will correct the situation to your satisfaction.
I was a little hesitant to get this tree because $88 was too good to be true. Turns out it is true. It’s an amazing specimen, and I am really excited to see it grow in my collection over the years
5/5
Ricky v.Jan 14th 2023
Trident Maple Grove
Extremely happy with both the product received as well as the fast shipping and great communication!!
5/5
DanielJan 13th 2023
Trident maple forest
Came intact, but dormant. I'm new to Bonzai's but I hope to see them grow in spring. I wonder if I should repot in Spring or allow another year to mature? Any advice would be appreciated.
5/5
LizJan 6th 2023
Trident Maple Grove
Better than expected! I am extremely satisfied❤️. Can’t wait for it to leaf out in Spring.
5/5
AntonioDec 30th 2022
Trident maple forrest
Forest bought in December. So, naturally trees are in the dormant stage. The forest , which consists of 3 trees was very well packaged but even so, the pot was cracked, which revealed a healthy root system and well anchored trees.
Brussels was very kind to send pot replacement as well as soil. Very grateful for the prompt response as leaving the roots uncovered runs the risks of the small feeder roots drying out,
5/5
Fran ClaytonApr 10th 2022
Trident Maple Grove
We LOVE our Trident Maple Grove!! I have purchased from Brussel's before and I couldn't be happier with my purchases. I always worry about how plants will arrive when shipped but they do an exceptional job with packaging. I highly recommend. You won't be disappointed .
5/5
Bobbie WhiddonJul 17th 2021
Maple
I was THRILLED with this purchase! It was better than I expected…healthy, well potted and stunning! It was replacing one that had been destroyed … long story… and I am beyond delighted with this replacement!
5/5
Gordon Dorsey Jul 16th 2021
Trident Maple
Excellent plant upon arrival very healthy. Great packaging.
5/5
Steven Z. Jul 6th 2021
Trident Maple
The packaging was excellent and it came right when they said it would. I was very impressed with the size and quality of the trees. I will definitely order again in the future. My only regret was that I didn’t see the bigger grove for $50 more until I had purchased this one. Overall though very high quality.
5/5
LamboOct 30th 2020
Nice maple grove
Packaging was solid and intact. This my 7th Brussels bonsai and wanted to have an outdoor grove in my collection without breaking the bank. The tree is healthy and the leaves have started to turn colors so I am excited to experience all 4 seasons have to offer. The only negative is the chopped the top of the tree perhaps to make it fit in the box. Also hoping for the oval pot instead of the rectangle. I am looking forward to start styling this after the leaves have fallen.