Botanicals

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree

This 474-piece set recreates a Japanese maple in the style of a bonsai tree, part of LEGO's Botanicals range for adults. There are no minifigures here; the tree itself, from its branches to its red leaves, is the whole point. Once built, it works as a lasting display piece for a desk or shelf.

Set number
10348
Year
2025
Pieces
474
Minifigures
0
Different parts
102
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 102

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Spare parts (9)

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Description

Part of the Botanicals line

This set belongs to LEGO's Botanicals collection, which has spent the past few years turning plants, bouquets and trees into minifigure-free building projects for adults. The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a classic bonsai subject because its jagged leaves turn a vivid red in autumn, a colouring the set captures directly through its red leaf elements. As with a real bonsai, the appeal lies in the slow, focused build of a branching structure rather than in any play function.

Pieces and colours

474 pieces break down into 102 unique elements, a ratio typical of Botanicals sets, where many identical branch and leaf pieces repeat throughout the build. The tan, red, dark green and light bluish grey palette covers the trunk, foliage, a few green accents and likely a pot or base. Because so many pieces repeat, the build settles into a steady, almost meditative rhythm shared with other tree and flower sets in the range. The full parts list on this page shows exactly how many of each colour are used.

Who it suits

With no minifigures, this set is aimed squarely at anyone after a calm building project followed by a lasting display piece, whether for a desk, a shelf, or as a gift for a plant or bonsai enthusiast. It isn't built for acting out stories, but the finished tree can easily be repositioned or paired with other Botanicals sets. The individual leaf and branch elements also lend themselves well to custom rebuilds or smaller botanical creations of your own.

Displaying the finished tree

Unlike a real bonsai, this model needs no watering, pruning or particular light, just a steady spot out of direct sun so the colours don't fade over time. Its compact structure of trunk, branches and leaves fits easily on a shelf, a desk or inside a cabinet alongside other Botanicals sets. Because everything clicks firmly into place, the finished tree can be turned or repositioned occasionally without anything coming loose, as long as the pieces were pressed together properly during the build.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?
No, Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree has 0 minifigures, as it's designed purely as a build-and-display model.
How many pieces and colours does it have?
It has 474 pieces with 102 unique elements in tan, red, dark green and light bluish grey.
Which LEGO range is this bonsai part of?
It's part of Botanicals, a range of plant and flower sets for adults with no play function.

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