Acer palmatum seeds (Green Leaf Japanese Maple)

Description

Medium sized shallow lobed palmate leaves in a very soft pale green with distinctive red veining. Lovely dark taupe bark striped with dark tan. This variety takes on an arching sinuous flat topped form one sees in Japanese art.

• Seed Count: 15-20
• Collection Date: Oct 2022
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Height and Width: 3m x 4m
• Preferred conditions: Full to semi sun; humus rich acidic soil
• Germination test type: cut

How to germinate Acer seed:

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.