mr maple bonsai maple trees Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) | 20 - 1,000 Seeds | £3.49

mr maple bonsai maple trees Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) | 20 - 1,000 Seeds | £3.49kPlant Information Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) A favourite for bonsai hobbyists, with a small leaf and graceful habit, forming the perfect miniature tree. During autumn, the trees are blessed with magnificent bright red leaves. Grows 3 4 feet within a bonsai pot or around 12 feet after 10 years within open ground. Fully frost hardy. Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially. The trees are easy to keep small (if desired)

kPlant Information 

A favourite for bonsai hobbyists, with a small leaf and graceful habit, forming the perfect miniature tree.

During autumn, the trees are blessed with magnificent bright red leaves.

Grows 3-4 feet within a bonsai pot or around 12 feet after 10 years within open ground.

Fully frost hardy. Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially.

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Growing Details

Genus: Acer

Species: palmatum

Synonyms:

Acer eupalmatum 
Acer jucundum
Acer palmatum subsp. palmatum
Acer palmatum subvar. eupalmatum
Acer palmatum var. thunbergii 
Acer polymorphum
Acer polymorphum var. palmatum 

English names: 

Japanese Maple 
Smooth Japanese Maple

Other names (native regions):  

Danpungnamu - 단풍나무 (Korean)
Irohamomiji - イロハモミジ (Japanese) 
Jīzhuǎqì - 鸡爪槭 (Chinese)
Momidsi
Momiji - 紅葉 (Japanese) 

Plant type: Deciduous, small tree

Eventual height: 3-4 ft grown as a bonsai.  Approx. 15-25 ft (4-8 m) tall within open ground

Season of Interest: Green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very young seedlings and plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Shelter: from very strong winds

Sun Exposure: Partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months. Avoid alkaline soils

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Germination

Acer palmatum (Small Leaf) 🌱 Soak in water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite. Keep at room temperature for 2 months, then refrigerate for further 2 months, opening & shaking bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost at 20°C (68°F). Maintain moisture & bright conditions. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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