“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree ... like an umbrella. And ‘Shishigashira’ has a dwarf, highly-sculptured look ...

Grow and train a Japanese maple bonsai tree like ... look with small leaves, making it a favorite for bonsai. Any Japanese maple can be used for bonsai, but Pettis notes that cultivars with palm ...