SEEDS OF ACER CAMPESTRE - HEDGE MAPLE
This ornamental and medicinal tree is perfect for hedges and for shade during the hottest days. It is widely known in the art of bonsai.
It is a fast-growing and a deciduous tree reaching 20m of height. Dense shape, greyish-brown bark. The green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. This Maple likes cool and limestone soils. It grows in soils from the sea level up to 1,200 m of altitude. It resists cold and drought.
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| Average germination (%) | 40 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Autumn, Green, Yellow |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Gardening, Hedge, Medicinal, Shade tree, Singular, Street Tree, Timber |
| Seeds per gram | 10 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
| Soil - Type | Chalk |
| Stratification | Yes |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to March. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 120 days before the sowing.
It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
This Maple likes cool and limestone soils. It grows in soils from the sea level up to 1,200 m of altitude.
This species is used in framework and cabinet making for its hard and strong wood. Moreover its leaves and buds are a good fodder to the cattle. It has medicinal properties such as astringent and is used in cosmetics.
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