Acer cissifolium seeds (Amahogi Maple)

Description

From the mountain forests of Japan comes this rare tri-foliate maple. Foliage in spring is soft pink when it unfurls, becomes a lovely mid green in summer. Vivid gold and red fall colour. Sinuous spreading form.

• Seed Count: 12-15
• Collection Date: October 2024
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Height and Width: 6m x 7m
• Preferred conditions: Full to semi sun; humus rich acidic soil
• Germination test type: cut

Sow thinly at 6 mm deep in a sandy peat layer; tamp firm. Cold stratify for 60-120 days. Keep moist. Add a thin layer of fine mulch to anchor seed down. Don’t let germinating seed freeze, dry out or migrate onto the surface as this is fatal. After cold stratification period is over, expose to spring conditions to promote germination. Good indirect light is best for seedlings. Protect seed/seedlings from rodents. I prick out seedlings when dormant and grow in individual pots for first 2-3 years for best results.