Acer Davidii, David's Maple Bonsai

Acer Davidii, David's Maple BonsaiUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 58 Native Range: China Soil: Prefers moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil; intolerant of drought and overly wet conditions. Light: Partial shade to full sun; foliage performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates. Height in the Garden: 2540 ft Attributes: A small to medium sized deciduous tree, famed for its striking bark. The bark on young trunks and branches is smooth and olive

Can also be grown as a groundcover on slopes or woodland edges

These trees are the real deal

tree trunks

Light pink

broadleaf evergreen shrub good for shady areas

or clay soils

though they seem to be few and far in between in the United States

It has some shari on the trunk

They are super bendy and often twisted

small flowering

Excellent for hedges

making it a constant source of greenery in the garden