2018年2月18日 · The Koto Hime Japanese maple, Acer palmatum ‘Koto Hime,’ is in the dwarf or yatsubusa group of plants which are prized for bonsai training. This cultivar is best when trained as a shohin or small size bonsai because of the diminutive and tightly congested foliage.

A Japanese Maple Bonsai must be watered daily during the growing season. During the hotter days in the growing season, it's sometimes necessary to water your tree several times, if the soil is well-drained and the tree is healthy and vigorous.

2017年7月22日 · Kotohime have a quirky growth habit so a bit different approach than your average Japanese maple. Still feeling my way around this one and getting familiar with it. The small third trunk at the back gives the tree some depth and the reason I like it. But I can also see it working without it perhaps.

2022年7月28日 · Kotohime is the best Japanese maple bonsai because it has very small leaves with beautiful color and dense foliage. It is easily trainable as bonsai as well. Other species that are particularly good for bonsai include Kiyohime, Seigen and Shishigashira.

2022年6月16日 · Koto Hime refers to the specific cultivar, which is a named variety of Japanese maple. In particular, they are noted for having tight bunches of leaves (kinda like my Shishigashira Japanese maple) and the smallest leaves of most other cultivars. This makes them great for extra tiny bonsai, if you want!

The Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) and Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) are perhaps the most well-known and sought-after Japanese deciduous bonsai species. Japanese Maple and Trident Maple bonsai trees can be enjoyed year-round: the florescent new foliage in spring, the flowing canopy in summer, the extravagant colors in fall, and the delicate ...

Care: Dappled shade is the best lighting for Japanese Maples as their leaves can be scorched by direct sun. Drastic pruning in late spring/early summer can stimulate low buds to pop and create new branches. Size: 3-5” Notes: This is a deciduous tree and therefore will not have foliage during the winter. Kotohime Japanese Maple seedling for sale.

2022年6月22日 · Japanese maple bonsai are relatively easy to care for and make great bonsai for beginners and professionals alike. They are characterized by a moderate growth rate and can be easily trained through regular pruning and wiring.

2015年8月20日 · Through the decades Clive has mastered the propagation and training of maple bonsai specializing in the Koto Hime Japanese maple. In the early 1980s he purchased a small rooted cutting from me and the rest is history.

2014年4月10日 · Hello all, I'm looking for some advice regarding some damage to my Kotohime. I'm new to bonsai but I'm a long time lurker on these forums. After having my Chinese elm and Azalea for a while now I thought I'd treat myself to a Japanese maple. I purchased a Kotohime from a nursery here which I really like.