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| Brussel's Japanese Red Maple Outdoor Bonsai Tree | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5422
Category: Lawn & Patio
Publisher: Brussel's Bonsai
Studio: Brussel's Bonsai
Brand: Brussel's Bonsai
Label: Brussel's Bonsai
Media: Lawn & Patio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 14 x 10.5 x 9.5
Model: DT0144JRM
UPC: 782819002887
EAN: 0782819002887
ASIN: B0000DGG55
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Japanese red maple bonsai; deciduous, outdoor tree | | • | Grown in Chinese nurseries under carefully controlled conditions | | • | Brilliant red leaves in summer; paler red in fall | | • | Larger trunk base; balanced root spread; evenly tapered trunk | | • | 5 years old; 12 to 16 inches tall; blue ceramic pot |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Disappointed June 25, 2008
The maple tree came beautiful packed and arrived quickly. I was quit impressed with the packing. The tree does not in any way look like the picture. Even though it's not what I ordered and what I really expected, I named the tree "The Ugly Duckling." She is beautiful in my eyes, but in no way is the picture identical to what I received. I have purchased others from Brussels and was satisfied. Not this time.
 Exceptional! Much better than pictured! June 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This little tree was a BARGAIN! The tree arrived (in 3 days) in perfect condition with multiple new leaf buds. It is just over 18" from trunk base to top of leaf crown and has well over 20 branches. The trunk circumference at base is approximately 1.5". The oval, cream colored, footed ceramic pot is a larger than pictured 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and about 2 1/2 inches deep. The overall height of pot and tree is approx 22". I would have paid $39.99 or more at Home Depot for this cultivar in a one gallon plastic pot with a smaller trunk diameter - and then had to run the risk of killing it during root and branch pruning! I am absolutely delighted and pleasantly surprised by the quality, PRICE and appearance of this purchase. BTW, I am a MULTIPLE bonsai owner with many I've been cultivating and training for over 25 years. Based on the few negative reviews I've read here, I may surmise it was the time of year the plants were ordered that may have affected the quality of the plant those reviewers received. I would HIGHLY recommend this plant!
 BONSAIII June 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Keep in mind Im an amateur i have no experience with bonsai tress...
This little thing came in good condition and at about 15" tall. There were some spots from being out doors in the wild & from environment changes( bugs, climate, etc) BUT I have to say it looked as if the tree was cleaned from the bugs becuase I cant find any new spots or symptoms at all ( I have bought plants before from other vendors and before you know the infestation passes to other plants and destroys some of the garden). Ive had the plant for about a month now and its doing great.
altho it says its an outdoor plant Im growing this baby indoor ( thats right I dont follow the ordinary path). and its now starting to show changes some of the leaves are starting to turn red at the tips and edges. it didnt come red as pictured, but If you do some reading you can turn this baby red.( how you may ask? well i trick the plant into thinking it's adifferent season and change of nutrients.)
Feeding - theres this product from FOX farms Its called PEACE OF MIND JAPANESE MAPLE ... I recomend it. (Im stil experimenting with it but is pretty good stuff)Im also Growing it Hydroponically (Yes thats right)
My advice is When you get the plant take it out (ofcourse you have to take it out of the box duh) check it for bugs before placing it with other plants and....water it ( check before watering to determine how much you think it will need) I usually water till the water comes out clear at the bottom.
and then leave it alone let it get acustomed to the environment.
Well thats all I can think of.
 Acer Palmatun Arakawa May 6, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Brussel's Japanese Red Maple Outdoor Bonsai Tree
Acer Palmatun Arakawa, as my tree is labeled,
is Not A red Japanese maple, per say
Rough bark maple. Desirable for bonsai because of it's bark which develops a very interesting character with age. Grows well in a pot, or larger in the ground. Green leaves in summer turn a wonderful fall color of varying shades of red.
Arakawa is grown for the bark rather than the foliage; after two or three years, it starts to get thick and corky. The summer leaf color is green; fall color is gold
Rough-Barked Cultivars used for bonsai
These varieties have an aged, rough textured bark, even at a relatively young age (5-10 years). Though there are a small number of Acer palmatum with this characteristic, the most vigorous and well suited to bonsai cultivation is the 'Arakawa'. This has light green leaves that turn yellow in Autumn.
Although it grows vigorously when young, 'Arakawa' then slows down to quite slow growth, with an eventual height of 25'. Its mature slow growth and attractive habit, along with its rough bark, make it a favorite for bonsai. In the landscape, it is hardy and does well in difficult conditions. It's bright green in spring and summer. In fall, there are varying shades of red, with bright scarlet predominating. 'Arakawa' is synonymous with 'Nishiki sho'. The rough bark does not become evident for a few years, and continues to get more prominent with age. Also known as Rough Bark Maple.
Excellent Tree April 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently bought two Japanese red maples--one in a five gallon nursery bucket, the other in a Bonsai pot from Brussels. The two purchases make an interesting comparison/contrast.
The tree in the nursery bucket (already transplanted) is presicely what it is--a healthy young tree that is still some years away from attainting a mature look, beautiful as it already is.
The tree from Brussels--and this is probably my tenth tree from Brussels in the last couple of years--is equally beautiful, an absolute joy to look at. But like all the other young trees I've ordered, it isn't actually a bonsai, not yet. What one gets from Brussels (in the $25-$75 range) is a lovely little tree that is in the early stages of becoming a bonsai. And that's precisely how customers should view their purchase. Cultivating these young trees into full-blown bonsais is the customer's task, and that takes years. Too many of the negative reviews that this company gets are from customers with unreal expectations of their modest purchase--or who acted on a whim and seem to have no real experience or patience with cultivating growing things. Then you have the real bone-heads, who fail to understand that a deciduous tree purchased out-of-season is naturally going to arrive leafless.
A note about this particular tree: the foilage is delicate and the tree arrives compressed from even the light-weight peanuts used for packing. Unpack the tree, place it oudoors, and let breeze and sunlight (morning or filtered) do their work. The tree will begin to fluff back into shape in just a matter of days. Also, these trees begin to lose their brilliant redness when shaded and can begin to fade and actually turn green very, very quickly. A three-day transit in a closed container can create a noticeable difference. Be patient. Once unpacked and placed outside in bright but gentle light, the tree will once again take on its lovely, deep-red hues.
Incidentally, this tree cost about the same as the one in the nursery bucket. Only this one looks like a minature tree with full bonsai potential, and it comes in a lovely bonsai pot. All in all, a bargain.
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