Acer japonicum |
Origin: Japan
Zone Range: 5-8
Preferred Situation: Semi sun; deep well draining evenly moist soil.
Harvest Date: Thursday 06 September, 2007
Description:
Broad circular green leaves with up to 9 tapered tips. Looks very much like our native Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) in leaf and artistic or undulating branch form.
Notes:
Will be offered until it starts germinating then you'll see it in our bareroot section the following year! Seed parents are very large ancient specimens in Masset growing in very well draining soil near Delkatla Slough. Other than autumn leaf raking, these trees receive very little care. Over 90% germination cut rate. About 5% of the seed bear twin embryos so two seedlings emerge from one seed.
Cultivation:
Seed kept in cool moist sand until ready to ship. Soak seed in tepid water 12-24 hours. Sow 6 mm deep; tamp soil. Cold strafify for 60-120 days. Expose seed to spring conditions to promote germination. Exposure to direct light not critical. Protect seed/seedlings from varmits. I prick out seedlings when dormant and grow in pots for first 2-3 years.
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