![]() These pests can harm your plant, but regularly mist your tree with water, a simple anti-insect solution. The Japanese waterfall maple is prone to sap-eating aphids. Whichever method you use will grow a new tree. You can propagate this bonsai through cuttings, seeds, and air layering. Combine the solid option with a liquid fertilizer once a week for quicker growth. Follow the product’s instructions for dosage, as this will keep the bonsai growing well. Use solid organic fertilizers that provide all needed micronutrients. As long as the temperature is below 85☏, you can keep the tree in direct sunlight without fear of damage. Place the tree outside if possible, as this will benefit its growth. ![]() However, more direct sunlight will affect the vibrancy and color of the tree’s leaves. Keeping the bonsai out of direct sunlight will protect its leaves. The waterfall Japanese maple thrives best when kept in the shade but exposed to plenty of sunlight. As this places stress on the tree, it’s best not to do it every year. This action will encourage a more refined set of leaves to grow and flourish. When pruning leaves, prune all of them during the growing season. When cutting large branches, use a cut paste to help protect the tree from fungal infections. For bigger branches, only cut them during the summer or autumn months to allow the tree time to heal. Pruning can be done your round if you’re only clipping the shoots and twigs. For best results, use a thin, covered wire with a decent level of stiffness. Be careful during this princess, as the wire can easily cut into the tree. To shape the tree, use thin wire to bend the branches in the desired direction slowly. To prevent any infection or disease in the area, ensure the scissors or shears are sharp and clean. Use a chopstick or pencil to separate the roots and make it easier to cut them. The tree has quick-growing roots that quickly fill the pot within two years.Īs the roots regrow at a quick speed, you’ll need to prune them carefully. Repot your waterfall maple every two years into a well-draining soil mix. When watering, a slightly acid or neutral pH is best. Dissectum Waterfall is a slow growing tree that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5A through 8A. Ensure the soil is evenly watered but never waterlogged as this will cause severe damage. Often you’ll need to water the tree each day however, on hot days or during the warmer months, you may need to do this several times per day. Japanese maple bonsai trees require plenty of watering. However, if possible, use the recommended soil mixture. Watering less with denser soil won’t affect the tree too poorly, as it’s still exposed to the needed amount of water. ![]() This lowered frequency will help prevent any damage from overwatering that would occur. We recommend that you buy the Japanese maples you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.If the soil you use isn’t well-draining, you’ll likely water the bonsai less. Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of Japanese maples, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We still sell both cultivars as both are popular names people know this selection by. ![]() The original ‘Waterfall’ was likely a ‘Viridis’ that happened to be at waterfall at a state park in New Jersey. After years of observation, we believe ‘Waterfall’ and ‘Viridis’ to now be the exact same cultivar in the nursery trade today. The spring color is a bright almost neon green and the fall color ranges from yellow to gold. This tree can grow slightly wider than it does tall reaching 5 ft in height by 6 ft in width in 10 years.The ‘Waterfall’ Japanese maple makes an excellent large potted patio tree but can also be used as specimen plant in any landscape. The leaf is slightly larger than many other green dissectums. Waterfall has very pendulous and its cascading look that gives it its name. This Japanese maple tree is very heat tolerant and can grow in either sun or shade conditions. Acer palmatum dissectum 'Waterfall' Weeping Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 Waterfall is a great weeping green laceleaf Japanese maple with a show in the fall. ![]()
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