Schley's Bonsai Soil Mix (Lava, Pumice, and Akadama) Size:3.5 Gallons At the time of these

At the time of these photos the tree was approximately ten and a half inches tall with a canopy of nine inches

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple) in a glazed pot

Photos taken in April 2026

this tree was approximately thirteen inches tall from the top of the soil to the tallest leaf with a canopy of around nineteen inches

The first thing I did in 2018 was cut it back to a line and next began working branches that following year

Schley's Bonsai Soil Mix (Lava, Pumice, and Akadama) Size:3.5 Gallons At the time of theseDouble screened bonsai soil mix. This mix contains equal parts Hyuga Pumice, Akadama, Red Lava, and Black lava. This mix is our personal preference for nearly every single bonsai tree at the shop. It maintains excellent drainage to keep your trees healthy and happy.