Japanese Maple

Decorative tree with its scarlet leaves in autumn. Bonsai.

Deciduous tree up to 15 m., sometimes appears as a shrub. The leaves are palmately lobed turning from green to scarlet in autumn. The flowers are violet. The fruit is a pair of winged samaras.

Slow growing. Native to Japan, Korea and China.

Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 60-90 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.