Acer mono - Common Bonsai,Hardwood - Painted Maple Page

Acer mono (now technically named Acer pictum subspecies mono), also known as Painted Maple, is a hardy deciduous tree that grows up to 50 ft tall, and is well-suited to various soil conditions. From April to May, the tree blooms with greenish-yellow flowers forming upright clusters, a characteristic it shares with most maples. The flowers of Acer Mono are monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers occupy the same plant. Throughout September and October, the tree's seeds begin to ripen.
Commonly native to the forests of Japan, China, Korea, Mongolia, and Eastern Russia, this subspecies boasts a rounded, spreading crown with leaves showcasing 5-7 triangular lobes. Initially emerging with a bronze tint in the spring, these vibrant leaves mature into an attractive bright green over the summer. During the fall, they undergo another gorgeous transformation into hues of orange and yellow.
Highlighted by experts, Acer mono distinguishes itself from the Acer pictum. Acer pictum mono has the absence of hairs on the main veins of its leaves, whereas Acer pictum has hairs.