This is a One-Of-A-Kind Pre-Bonsai Musk Maple
A musk maple bonsai tree is a bonsai created from the Premna japonica species, also known as the musk maple or Japanese premna.
Here are some key points about musk maple bonsai:
- Premna japonica is a deciduous tree native to Japan, China, and Taiwan.
- It is not a true maple, but gets its common name "musk maple" from the musky fragrance of its leaves when crushed.
- It has small, maple-like leaves that turn yellow in fall before dropping.
- The tree also produces small white flowers followed by black berry-like fruits.
- Musk maples develop an interesting gnarled trunk and branching pattern over time, making them desirable for bonsai.
- Their small leaves allow them to be trained into compact bonsai specimens.
- As a bonsai subject, musk maples are known for developing nice twigging and ramification with age.
- Their flexible branches allow for extensive wiring and shaping.
- Musk maples are relatively fast-growing compared to other bonsai species, developing into nice bonsai in a reasonable timeframe.
- They can be grown outdoors in temperate climates, but some owners keep them in a greenhouse during winter.
Features:
- This Bonsai is 16" tall, measured from the table to the top of tree.
- The spread is 19"
- It ships in a 7" pot
- Pictures take on April 29, 2024.
The tree you see is the tree you'll receive.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
