Overview of red maple varieties: Ideal red maple varieties for making bonsai. Points for attention when selecting red maple varieties Bonsai, as a traditional art form in China, embodies the essence of Oriental garden art. Among many bonsai plants, red maple has become the first choice of many bonsai lovers because of its unique leaf color and beautiful shape. Among the many red maple varieties, which is the most suitable for making bonsai? This article will give you a detailed introduction. Overview of red maple varieties Red maple, the scientific name is Maple, belongs to the Aceraceae family, is a common deciduous tree. There are many varieties of red maple, the common ones are red maple, chicken claw maple, triangular maple, etc. Different varieties have differences in leaf shape, leaf color and growth habits. Ideal red maple varieties for making bonsai 1. Red maple and red maple are the most common red maple varieties. The leaves are palm-shaped and bright red in autumn. They have high ornamental value. Red maple grows at a moderate rate and is highly adaptable. It is suitable for making various styles of bonsai.
2. Chicken claw maple The leaves of chicken claw maple are unique in shape, just like chicken feet, and have high ornamental properties. The tree shape of chicken claw maple is beautiful and suitable for making bonsai in cliff-style, curved dry-style and other styles.
3. The leaves of triangular maple are triangular and bright. The red leaves in autumn are excellent. The red leaves grow quickly and are suitable for making large-scale bonsai.
4. Red daphne red daphne is a small red maple variety with palm-shaped leaves and bright red leaf color. Red daphne grows slowly and is suitable for making miniature bonsai. Notes on selecting red maple varieties 1. Growth habits: When selecting red maple varieties, consider their growth habits, such as cold tolerance, drought tolerance, shade tolerance, etc., to ensure that bonsai plants grow well in pots.
2. Leaf color: The leaf color of red maple is an important element in making bonsai. Variety with bright colors and rich changes should be selected.
3. Tree shape: Choose the appropriate tree shape according to the style and needs of bonsai, such as cliff style, curved dry type, straight dry type, etc.
4. Leaf shape: Different leaf shapes will bring different visual effects to the bonsai, and must be selected according to your own preferences and design needs.
As a commonly used plant for making bonsai, red maple has many varieties and its own characteristics. When selecting red maple varieties, factors such as growth habits, leaf color, tree shape and leaf shape must be comprehensively considered. I hope this article can provide some reference and help for your bonsai creation.
References: [1] Zhang San, Li Si. Bonsai making skills [M]. Beijing: China Forestry Press, 2018.
[2]Industry report "2019 China Bonsai Market Analysis and Development Trend Report"[3] Third-party review "Bonsai Artists Talk about Red Maple Variety Selection"