Acer morifolium |
Native Region: Southern Japan
Zone Range: 6-9
Preferred Climate: Sunny to semi shady sites; well draining humus rich acidic soil
Harvest Date: Saturday 26 November, 2011
Seed count: 12-15
Description:
An extremely rare Japanese snakebark maple with mulberry like leaves. Pyrimidal shape, graceful branching. Foliage unfurls in spring a deep red, then matures to a lovely dark green. Brilliant yellow fall colour. Grows to 4 metres in height with an equal spread.
Cultivation:
Will be cold moist stored as all Acer seed lose viability when dry. Intolerant to soaking more than 12 hours. Sow thinly at 6 mm deep in a sandy peat layer; tamp firm. Cold strafify for 60-120 days. Keep moist. Add a thin layer of fine mulch. Don't let germinating seed freeze, dry out or migrate onto the medium surface as this is fatal. After cold stratification period is over, expose to Spring conditions to promote germination. Good indirect light is best for seedlings. Protect seed/seedlings from varmits. I prick out seedlings when dormant and grow in individual pots for first 2-3 years for best results.
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