They are very hardy trees and tolerate the abuses we in Bonsai inflict upon them such as major root pruning, leaf defoliation and constant trimming. In addition to the above reasons, the fast growth rate and potential for outstanding trunk calipers is well known. It has a lovely green growing season color, while still being interesting in the fall with its golden hue and fan shape. The fine leaves close at night and reopen in the morning. They have awesome fall color and I have seen some ancient ones at bonsai shops.
Nothing can compete with the new fresh colourful spring leaves and the fiery autumn leaves.
Because the leaves are so small and so beatifull, and it is fast growing. The tree is drought resistant, fast growing and when older has a very interesting trunk. However the best feature is the fact that the leaves reduce drastically-from 100x15mm to 3x4mm. This happens even if grown in a large container. Leafe reduction is dependent only on pinching back.