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Hello all,

I'm super new to the world of bonsai. I've many articles and watched YouTube vids but I still questions on wintering Japanese maple.

I live in a zone 7/8 area. Not a lot snow, the temp rarely goes below - 10c, but it can get very windy on the balcony in my condo.

I'm afraid the wind and the rain will damage the bonsai during the winter.

Would something like this be sufficient? Basically two foam coolers with weather stripping between the two coolers. I do not have the option of planting it in the ground. Yes I know it looks like a star wars droid. Is this overkill?

If sufficient from the cold, wind, and rain, when would I take it out?
How often would I water it?
Should I make drainage holes or take it out, drain, and put it back in?

Thanks again!!

Would this be a better option?

Leave it out where it gets a bit of shelter Do not allow it to dry out completely

Thank you m5eaygeoff!! Would I be worried about the trunk and branches being exposed? For the winter how often do should I water? Thx

MrBear wrote: For the winter how often do should I water? Thx

Less frequently than in the Summer, but never let it dry, keep the soil moist to the touch.

Thank you Clicio