🍃 The Japanese Red Maple (Acer palmatum atropurpureum) is a deciduous small tree or shrub celebrated for its stunning foliage and elegant branching. Native to China, Korea, and Japan, it has become one of the most admired ornamental plants in temperate gardens worldwide. Its rounded, compact canopy, delicate twigs, and finely dissected leaves make it ideal as a specimen tree, accent in mixed borders, or container feature on patios. Japanese-style gardens often rely on Acer palmatum to provide structure, color, and seasonal interest.
This red cultivar, atropurpureum, stands out for its intense deep-red autumn leaves, which contrast beautifully with the slender gray bark and contorted branches. Mature trees typically reach 4–6 m in height and width, though ideal conditions may allow larger growth. The tree’s palmate leaves measure 5–13 cm, divided into 5–11 lance-shaped lobes with sharply pointed, doubly toothed edges. Its graceful winter silhouette, combined with delicate spring and autumn colors, ensures year-round garden appeal.
🌿 Growing Requirements:
Light: Prefers filtered to full shade; full shade recommended in hot climates.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Water: Requires regular watering; not drought-tolerant.
Temperature: Frost-hardy; can tolerate subtropical heat.
🌱 Propagation from Seeds:
Growing Japanese Red Maple from seeds produces stronger, more vigorous seedlings than grafted varieties. To propagate:
Cold Stratification: 3–4 months in moist sowing mix at 2–5 °C.
Sowing Depth: 1 cm in coir or sowing mix with sand or perlite.
Temperature & Light: Keep bright with 18–20 °C and consistently moist (not waterlogged).
Germination Time: 3–6 weeks.
Care: Water regularly during growth; thin seedlings when needed.
🌟 Uses and Garden Value:
Ideal for bonsai or container gardening.
Adds color to autumn landscapes, walkways, and borders.
Provides structural and textural contrast in mixed plantings.
Works as a companion plant with azaleas, camellias, or Japanese forest grass.
💡 Additional Tips:
Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture and protect roots in winter.
Fertilize with slow-release acidic fertilizer for optimal leaf color.
Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove deadwood.
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