Dragon Tears japanese bonsai changing to gold through the

changing to gold through the summer with wonderful red petioles that contrast nicely with the leaves

The orbicular leaves are deep green and somewhat shiny

May reach 18 feet tall

This Acer palmatum Rhode Island Red Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai since the grafting scars are minimal and very low

much like bamboo

Dragon Tears japanese bonsai changing to gold through theDragon Tears is an Acer palmatum Japanese maple that a is relatively new introduction. This variety, named for the interesting way the tiny new crimson leaves emerge, matures through the summer to a deep burgundy. Dragon tears is unique in that it grows horizontally like the Ryusen, and has a semi pendulous habit like lace leaf varieties. Fall color is bright red. Mature size after 10 years is 6 feet high by 6 feet wide. Hardy but needs shade in the