A one-tree autumn fire.
What makes it unique. Acer ginnala is one of the most spectacular maples in autumn: its small trilobed leaves turn vivid scarlet, often before any other tree. This early colouring, combined with vigorous growth and naturally fine ramification, makes it an ideal candidate for Japanese-inspired styles such as hokidachi or sokan. In bonsai, its leaves reduce well with defoliation, revealing an airy silhouette of great elegance.
Origin. Native to Manchuria, northern China, Korea, and Japan, Acer ginnala grows naturally at forest edges and along watercourses, often in understorey or on exposed slopes. Its range extends into eastern Siberia, which explains its exceptional cold hardiness: it withstands winters down to -35 °C without protection. In North America, it is widely grown as an ornamental tree in the coldest parts of Canada and the northern United States, where few other maples match it for hardiness.
A vigorous, colourful bonsai. Acer ginnala is made for bonsai growers who live in regions with harsh winters and want a seasonal tree with strong visual impact. Its vigour requires consistent attention during the growing season — it can extend its shoots very quickly — but its hardiness more than compensates: it recovers well from mistakes, bounces back after hard pruning, and does not sulk in difficult conditions.
A one-tree autumn fire.
What makes it unique. Acer ginnala is one of the most spectacular maples in autumn: its small trilobed leaves turn vivid scarlet, often before any other tree. This early colouring, combined with vigorous growth and naturally fine ramification, makes it an ideal candidate for Japanese-inspired styles such as hokidachi or sokan. In bonsai, its leaves reduce well with defoliation, revealing an airy silhouette of great elegance.
Origin. Native to Manchuria, northern China, Korea, and Japan, Acer ginnala grows naturally at forest edges and along watercourses, often in understorey or on exposed slopes. Its range extends into eastern Siberia, which explains its exceptional cold hardiness: it withstands winters down to -35 °C without protection. In North America, it is widely grown as an ornamental tree in the coldest parts of Canada and the northern United States, where few other maples match it for hardiness.
A vigorous, colourful bonsai. Acer ginnala is made for bonsai growers who live in regions with harsh winters and want a seasonal tree with strong visual impact. Its vigour requires consistent attention during the growing season — it can extend its shoots very quickly — but its hardiness more than compensates: it recovers well from mistakes, bounces back after hard pruning, and does not sulk in difficult conditions.