Arakawa Rough Bark Maple- 2-3 yr Pre-Bonsai (#80) Fireball maple Shape is the classic umbrella

Shape is the classic umbrella shape of a small lace leaf

Oridono Nishiki needs partial shade in hotter climates

Great tree for containers

Naguri Nishiki is a spectacular maple with a dusting of white spots to the point where it is more white than green on many leaves

Arakawa Rough Bark Maple- 2-3 yr Pre-Bonsai (#80) Fireball maple Shape is the classic umbrellaArakawa is also known as the rough bark maple because it has a unique corky bark. The rough bark shows up after several years of growth and become quite prominent as the maple ages. These trees are popular amongst bonsai lovers for their unique bark which develops even when dwarfed. In Japanese, ara means rough and kawa means bark or river, (the Arakawa River in Japan empties into the Tokyo bay). This is a 2 year one gallon plant with a low clean