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Japanese Maple in a Drainage-Free Copper Planter

Possible but demanding. Container must be ≥24″ wide and deep. Create a gravel reservoir at the bottom, separated from soil by weed-block fabric, so excess water drains out of the root zone. Watering precision is critical—what happens during a rainy week? Bonsai techniques apply if the pot is smaller.

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