Godfreys Gardens Propagation: From seed, after a three month cold treatment, and also from softwood cuttings or air-layering. The idea of using this soil is that it will hold on to moisture in this relatively shallow area of the rootball, encouraging stronger root growth. Grows to about 20 feet. Hardwick Ln Field maple (Acer campestre) is a tree species often found in forests in Western Europe. This is a very strong species. In my garden they take peaks into the -20C area in cold winters. S26 2BE. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This tree likes moist cool roots. All our bonsai trees are hand-selected to ensure that only the best trees with an individual character can be found for sale on our website. Trident Maple in Tokoname Grow Pot (WEB1707) - FREE SHIPPING. As a result, one needs to keep the watering can near. ALL THINGS BONSAI This tree can be trimmed year-round. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The Acer campestre/Field Maple bonsai after watering-in. Prefers rainwater. For medium to large bonsai, this tree can be field grown to reach trunk diameters of two inches or larger. During the winter, the maple bonsai trees will lose all their leaves, leaving behind a beautiful winter silhouette. Carry this out in the spring. Produces short trunk and spreading crown. - by Jelle Ferwerda. Aston Internodes (the gaps between buds on the shoots) can get very long. Sheffield Bonsai layering – Step by step explanation. Field Maples have a habit of producing many suckers and back-buds along their branches in Spring; while it is normal to remove such growth from most bonsai immediately, its retention on Field Maple through Spring will help to reduce the vigour, and coarseness, of new growth. As such it is often found in hedgerows or along roadsides as windbreaks. Repot in spring, before bud burst, in basic bonsai soil. South Yorkshire Many bonsai growers do not move them at all in the winter. Common in hedgerows. Can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The surface roots were covered with a layer of water retentive soil with a fine crumb; lightly crushed akadama (including all fines) and biochar. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Smaller bonsai may benefit from winter protection. All Things Bonsai is bonsai tree, tools and accessories shop based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, selling a range of high-quality bonsai trees, bonsai tree gift sets and high-quality accessories, pots and tools. They’re not commonly used for bonsai because of leaf size so this probably needs to do some growing to create a larger bonsai … Field maple leaf. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. With sufficient water they have no problems with full sun. Readily available from commercial tree nurseries are whips, young transplants and mature landscaping trees. The species seeds easily and seedlings can often be found growing wild. Sheffield Feed throughout the growing season. Leaves are 3-lobed, dark-green above and blue-green underneath and grow to around 9cm in length on specimens grown in the ground. Doesn’t lend itself too well to the classic Japanese styles, other that broom or informal upright style. Constant pruning can reduce this and allow for tighter growth. If kept frost-free and in moist substrate the tree will break bud as normal in spring. FYI it’s a sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus, not a field maple. Not found frequently in bonsai nurseries; other Acers such as Japanese and Trident maple are more commonly seen. For customer service and general enquiries, we can be contacted via telephone on 07903 406 373. What is the best bonsai tree for beginners? The ideal time is as the buds begin to swell on the tree but before the leaves have actually opened. However, tridents have a much finer growth. As a result, this species can be pruned back right to the trunk. As Bonsai. In early spring, roots of healthy trees can be cut back to stumps. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Native British tree. Common in hedgerows. Produces short trunk and spreading crown. Can survive dry conditions. The field maple has a leaf that could be mistaken for some types of trident maples. With age a nicely fissured bark develops making the species very well suited for bonsai. Field Maple Bonsai Tree Care. Coronavirus update, on Someone asked for a bonsai tree for Christmas, Someone asked for a bonsai tree for Christmas. These cookies do not store any personal information. May 3, 2020. This is most likely because of the visual changes that the maple bonsai tree goes through with each season. We use cookies to ensure that we can give you the best shopping experience on our website. Smaller bonsai need more protection from summer sun. Growth is quite course. One of the key strengths of the Field Maple is its ability to tolerate hard root pruning. Maple bonsai trees are one of the most popular species of bonsai. Field maple ( Acer campestre) is a tree species often found in forests in Western Europe. It is particularly important to keep the top under control else it will overtake the rest of the tree. Can be made to look very naturalistic if less attention is paid to the formal styles. This is one of the first trees that starts to wilt in my garden. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Field maples are very frost hardy. They are strong growers, dealing well with trimming. This growth is also very straight. Larix bonsai maintenance – Plucking growing tips. Hardwick Lane Growth is quite course. Pruning sites close easily with several cm cuts closing in as little as 3 years. Field maples will have cork on your branches when growing strong. If it doesn't find its forever home as a pre-bonsai, we will work on it this winter and spring. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Grows to about 20 feet. For business or wholesale enquiries, please email: sales@allthingsbonsai.co.uk, Godfrey Gardens