Hubble's Super Cork Rough Pine Bark Japanese Maple Bonsai Starter Tree - Live Plant

For gardeners, collectors, and bonsai enthusiasts seeking something truly extraordinary, Acer palmatum 'Hubble's Super Cork' is a Japanese maple that commands attention in every season. This rare cultivar is celebrated for its remarkably thick, deeply corky bark that develops at a much younger age than many other cork bark varieties. As the tree matures, its rugged, textured trunk and branches become an incredible focal point, providing year-round visual interest long after the leaves have fallen. During spring and summer, 'Hubble's Super Cork' displays beautiful medium-green foliage that creates a lush, refined appearance. As autumn arrives, the leaves transform into brilliant shades of golden yellow, orange, and crimson, offering a spectacular seasonal display before revealing the tree's signature cork-like bark for the winter months. Whether featured as a specimen tree, showcased in a Japanese garden, or planted where its unique trunk can be admired up close, this exceptional cultivar only becomes more beautiful with age. Though a grafted tree, 'Hubble's Super Cork' is used exceptionally well as bonsai - due to the graft union becoming hidden among the corky-pine bark that begins appearing very early on. Introduced by Scott Hubble of Metro Maples in Texas.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.; afternoon shade is recommended in warmer climates, while cooler regions can accommodate more direct sunlight
• Mature Size: Estimated 8-10 ft tall in 10 years; can be kept much smaller as bonsai specimen
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9
• Soil Preference: Well-draining
• Watering: Water consistently during establishment; once established, provide supplemental watering during extended dry spells

Please Note: 

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You'll Love It: If you appreciate Japanese maples that offer beauty beyond their foliage, Acer palmatum 'Hubble's Super Cork' is an exceptional addition to your landscape. Its dramatic corky bark provides unmatched winter interest, while its graceful branching, vibrant fall color, and manageable size make it a standout specimen throughout the year. Similar to other prized bark cultivars like 'Nishiki Gawa' and 'Arakawa', this rare selection offers incredible texture that continues to improve with age, making it a favorite among collectors and bonsai enthusiasts alike.