Red Japanese Maple - Red Leafs - Red Dissected Japanese Maple - Acer Palmatum var. Atropurpureum - 10 Seeds

Red Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum var. Atropurpureum) 

The package contains 10 seeds with instructions for sowing and further breeding.

One of the most beautiful maple trees in the world, due to the beautiful red-purple color of the leaves that stays on the tree throughout the season.

This species creates small picturesque trees, often with a harmonious, spreading crown. It grows up to 2 - 3 meters, so it is also suitable for small gardens. F

rom spring to late summer, the leaves are purple red.

In autumn they change color to burning red. It can be planted both in containers and in the ground, it is a great background for other plants, it can be an element of interesting compositions or an effective loner on the background of the lawn (the so-called solitaire), palm maple is also suitable for making miniature Bonsai trees, it is easy to form and likes pruning (pruning causes the plant to thicken and grow faster).

This species grows well in both sunny and shady locations.

The condition for good development is to ensure a fairly fertile, slightly acidic and moist soil.

Frost-resistant, but it is better to protect it for winter at a younger age.

Sowing seeds and growing:

Sowing seeds all year round, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours, then stratify them at 0 to 10 C for 90 - 120 days. Sow after stratification, the seedlings are sensitive to frost. They should overwinter indoors for 2-3 years after which they can be planted permanently.

Pocket contains 10 seeds

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