Bonsai 7 Years Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum (Maple) - Premium Collection

Seven years of history in deep red: the Japanese Maple Atropurpureum, a collector’s bonsai

There is a red you never forget. The Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum displays an intense, deep burgundy-purple across its palmate leaves, transforming into an orange flame in autumn before giving way to bare, sculptural branches in winter. A continuous cycle of beauty that changes with every season — always extraordinary, always different.

In Japan, they call it momiji — the same word used for the colors of autumn. Seven years of growth and expert care have shaped this specimen from the Premium Collection into a harmonious form full of character. A bonsai for those who love nature in its most intense and poetic shades.

 Bonsai characteristics

• Plant: Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum') — Japanese Red Maple
• Age: 7 years — Premium Collection
• Type: Fast-growing deciduous — loses its leaves in winter
• Approximate dimensions: Width 26 cm — Depth 24 cm — Height 32 cm (including pot)
• Foliage: Burgundy-purple in spring and summer, flame orange in autumn
• Position: Outdoors year-round, in direct sunlight with partial shade during the hottest hours of summer

 Care and cultivation

Position

Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum is an outdoor tree, ideal for balconies, terraces, and gardens. It should be placed in sunlight year-round, protected from intense midday sun in summer to preserve the beauty and integrity of its foliage. Its deciduous nature makes it a four-season bonsai: every time of year offers a unique spectacle.

 Watering

Abundant in summer, moderate in spring. During particularly hot and dry summers, mist the leaves with water to ensure adequate atmospheric humidity — the Japanese Maple loves humidity in the air as well as in the substrate.

 Fun fact: the meaning of Momiji

The Japanese name for the Japanese Maple is momiji, which in Japanese refers both to the plant and to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn. A word that embodies the entire Japanese philosophy of mono no aware — the melancholy beauty of things that change and pass. Having an Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum means bringing a piece of this age-old philosophy into your home.

 Important notes

The shapes and measurements of the bonsai are indicative and may vary slightly. The pot is included in the stated dimensions. The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photograph. A bonsai is a living being: the images are for illustrative purposes and are not binding.

 A masterpiece of color for true enthusiasts

The Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum Bonsai from the Premium Collection is the ideal gift for those who are passionate about bonsai and for anyone looking for a specimen with extraordinary foliage and a strong character. Seven years of history, with a lifetime of beauty ahead — season after season.