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CARE INFORMATION
a fast grower that likes water; watch closely if wired to avoid scarring;
the leaves grow smaller under more/fuller sun; strong exposure to light
during the Spring when setting new leaves said to allow plant to successfully be
given more shade during Summer; leaves wilt slightly if
dry, but will be O.K. after prompt watering; leaf prune in August and September;
the leaves change color in the winter; keep soil moist but not wet in cold weather;
soap insecticides are said to be bad for these trees; other dry location
recommended species are
A. ginnala
and
A. monspessulanumTrident maple ( Acer buergerianum )
SEE ALSO:
Bonsai Clubs International species care guide , http://web.archive.org/web/20080429195215/http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/trident.html Brussel's Bonsai care sheet, http://www.brusselsbonsai.com/care/care_sheets/TridentMaple.html Bonsai4me Species Guide, http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/AcerBuergerianum.html |