“If you use a white oak, which has the potential to get a hundred feet high, it takes a lot more work to manage than it does a bonsai tree that, in its natural state, would only get 20 feet tall ...

Japanese Maple bonsai trees require regular watering to thrive. Water the tree when the soil begins to feel dry to the touch, but be careful not to overwater as this can cause root rot.

In cooler regions, such as zone 5 and below, it is a good idea to provide some protection for your Japanese maple bonsai trees. As they grow in shallow pots, the roots can easily freeze, which can ...

Japanese maple bonsai trees like morning sun and afternoon shade, so they do best on the east side of a house. “You want them to get sun, but not during the heat of the day, the real intense sun ...