Description

Seven years of history in deep red: the Japanese Maple Atropurpureum, a collectible bonsai.
There’s a red you never forget. The Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum bears a deep, intense burgundy-purple in its palmate leaves, which transforms into a blazing orange in autumn and gives way to bare, sculptural branches in winter. A continuous cycle of beauty, changing appearance 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 and characterful form. A bonsai for those who love nature in its most intense and poetic hues.

Characteristics of bonsai
Plant: Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum ( Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’) — Japanese Red Maple
Age: 7 years — Premium Collection
Type: Fast-growing deciduous — loses leaves in winter
Approximate dimensions: Width 26 cm x Depth 24 cm x Height 32 cm (including vase)
Foliage: Bordeaux-purple in spring-summer, flame-orange in autumn
Position: Outdoors all year round, direct sun 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 exposed to full sun year-round, protecting it from the intense midsummer sun to preserve the beauty and integrity of its foliage. Its deciduous nature makes it a four-season bonsai: each time of year offers a unique spectacle.

Watering
Abundant in summer, moderate in spring. In particularly hot and dry summers, mist the leaves with water to ensure proper humidity—the Japanese maple likes air humidity as well as substrate humidity.

Curiosity: the meaning of Momiji
The Japanese name for the Japanese Maple is momiji , which in Japanese means both the plant and the phenomenon of its leaves changing color in autumn. A word that encapsulates the entire Japanese philosophy of mono no aware —the melancholic beauty of things that change and pass away. Owning an Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum means bringing a piece of this age-old philosophy into your home.

Important notes
Bonsai shapes and sizes are indicative and may vary slightly. The pot is included in the dimensions indicated. The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photo. A bonsai is a living being: the images are for illustrative purposes only 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 the passionate bonsai lover, for those seeking a specimen with extraordinary foliage and a strong character. Seven years of history, a lifetime of beauty ahead—season after season.