Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' Japanese Maple 4 Ariadne is all about subtlety

Ariadne is all about subtlety and grace

easy to grow bonsai that captures your interest and holds it in it's talons like prey

needs protection from afternoon sun

Providing excellent red spring

'Nancy Ann' began as a Toyama Nishiki reversion

Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' Japanese Maple 4 Ariadne is all about subtletyA deeply divided leaf with nine long, pointed lobes curling slightly under similar to Trompenberg. Deep red with a pronounced green vein in spring changing to rich brick red through summer with red seeds appearing above the leaf and orange and red fall. Short internodes allow each leaf to lay on top of another creating a beautiful flowing effect. The name means 'Elegant'. Slow growing, needs protection from afternoon sun, excellent for colder