Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum). Age : 41 years and 8 months. Acquisition Date : 2/21/25
Age : 41 years and 8 months
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Switzerland
Canton of Fribourg
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Climate with moderately hot summers and cold winters, marked by precipitation spread throughout the year. The seasons are well-defined.
Moyogi
The Moyogi style
Informal Upright Style
The Moyogi style in bonsai is characterized by its natural and informal appearance. The trunk may display gentle curves or subtle movements, distinguishing it from the strictly straight trunks of other styles. The branches of the Moyogi bonsai are arranged in an irregular manner, creating a relaxed and organic look.
The leaves or needles of the Moyogi bonsai vary in size and are generally arranged asymmetrically along the branches, further enhancing the tree's natural appearance. The roots of the Moyogi bonsai are well developed and can sometimes be visible at the base of the trunk, adding to its charm.
The Moyogi style aims to replicate the appearance of trees found in nature, with their imperfections and organic movements. It is a style that offers great artistic freedom in the design of bonsais.
Height : 65 cm (25.6")
Width : 50 cm (19.7")
Nebari : 21 cm (8.3")
Weight : 45 kg (99.2 lbs)
Acquisition Date : 2/21/25 (1 year)
Source of acquisition : Bonsai Plaza, Trophy Genk
Owner's note :
Came in broken pot, Reiho. Good structure but not refined. Nebary and ramification work needed. Good health.
Vgl Bonsai Plaza:
Outdoor-Bonsai | Dreispitzahorn | 205 x 255 x 250 mm | Ca. 40 Jahre alt
Botanischer Name: Acer buergerianum
Stil: Moyogi (informell aufrecht)
Alter: ca. 40 Jahre
Herkunft: Japan
Baummaße (Höhe x Breite x Tiefe) ohne Topf: 205 x 255 x 250 mm.
Baumdurchmesser: 40 mm.
Topfmaße (Breite x Tiefe x Höhe) ohne Baum: 205 x 160 x 37 mm.
Weitere Merkmale: mit einem Nebari von 11,5 cm, in einem handgefertigten japanischen Topf von Yamafusa
Preis 4500 euro
No repotting this year. Only przning and wiring.
The owner has disabled public sharing of this pot
Pruning (5 months)
4/25/26
Pruned bigger shoots and started forming apex. Pruned all branches apart from first and back branch which need to grow. Wired long shoots horizontally.
Treatment (5 months)
4/25/26
Opened ugly wounds and put paste on it. Hopefully they will heal properly.
Fertilization (5 months)
4/25/26
Liquid fertilizer.
Fertilization (5 months)
4/11/26
Bio King
Other (6 months)
3/7/26
Geholt bei Kissling, voll Blätter. 3 Bäume 18.11-07.03 für 55 chf.
Storage (10 months)
11/18/25
Stored at Kissling Bonsai with Olive and kaede on rocks. Last night cold weatjer arrived below zero and this night will be -4 . Costs at Kissling 15 chff base fee and 3.50 per three per month. Will keep on slightly over zero store. Will get it back in march.
Pruning (11 months)
10/19/25
Pruning branches and filling holes. Branches were very messy.
The first 4 branches were properly cleaned, while the rest not. All wholes filled. I cannot clean everything as it would set the tree back for a long time. Some branches pointing inwards are for approach grafting in summer. Maybe with the cuttings as well. Need another three branches on the tree. Third branch needs to come down. Some branches are very fragile with rotten parts inside. Need to let new growth rewigorate. Do not repot this spring. Choose branches and wire the apex. Very messy at the moment. Depending ho good the top is, the 1st branch can be taken off. Manage area around rough transition. Luca says let grow top and better conicity.
Layering (11 months)
10/11/25
Workshop with Luca. Instead of root grafting I will be layering half of the nebary. Big cut, with root gel, paper toilet and fine cut sphagnum to build the nebary. Plus some cleaning of the branches and holes, guy wire for 1st branch.
Observation (11 months)
9/29/25
Next season put it in a woodbox for 2 or three years to develop the nebary and ramification. And clore and repair wounds. Meanwhile make a kintsugi on the pot.
Observation (1 year)
9/23/25
First red leaves on layerings. Wonderful colours!
Fertilization (1 year and 1 month)
8/24/25
Bio gold
Pruning (1 year and 1 month)
8/24/25
Pruned all elongated branches and long internodes.
Fertilization (1 year and 2 months)
7/9/25
Bio gold
Fertilization (1 year and 2 months)
6/28/25
Maru, seewead and fish emulsion
Treatment (1 year and 3 months)
6/9/25
Maru and fish emulsion
Fertilization (1 year and 4 months)
5/25/25
Bio gold, and water tray
Collection (1 year and 4 months)
5/24/25
Took cuttings for root grafting and graftings next year. Small leaves in the pot without maple in the glass house.
Treatment (1 year and 4 months)
5/17/25
Maru
Fertilization (1 year and 4 months)
4/30/25
Paulmann
Fertilization (1 year and 5 months)
4/18/25
Sol acide
Fertilization (1 year and 5 months)
4/13/25
Fert. Paulmann
Treatment (1 year and 5 months)
3/30/25
Gesal and other insecticide spay
Fertilization (1 year and 6 months)
3/23/25
Ring um die Pflanze alle 5 cm. 6 Wochen. Bio gold
Storage (1 year and 6 months)
3/9/25
Moved fully outside into shade back balcony
Slip potting (1 year and 6 months)
3/2/25
Bonsai came in poor maintenance. Repotting for security. Akadama 100%, not degraded. Roots fully grown underneath.
Mix: 50% middle grain akadama, 20% Kanuma, 15% jap pumice, 15% Kiryu. Mikhorizza added.
Budding (1 year and 6 months)
3/1/25
Buds breaking
Purchase (1 year and 7 months)
2/21/25
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