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Dappled shade, protection from wind, and consistent moisture.
GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Japanese Maple Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Acer palmatum
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Japanese Maple care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Acer palmatum
- Common names
- Momiji
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Genus
- Acer
- Species
- A. palmatum
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® seeds are pre-stratified. Watch the delicate, lace-like leaves unfold.
Propagation
By seed (variable) or grafting.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Spectacular spring and autumn color; seeds are winged samaras.
Growing conditions
Shaded woodlands and sub-canopy layers.
Weather & tolerances
Moderate cold; sensitive to scorch in hot sun.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and Verticillium wilt.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
A deciduous shrub/small tree known for graceful architecture and vibrant red/purple foliage.
Varieties
‘Bloodgood’, ‘Dissectum’.
Garden & everyday uses
Premier ornamental specimen for Zen gardens and bonsai
Native range & distribution
Native to Japan, Korea, and China.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
‘Palmatum’ refers to the hand-like shape of the leaves.
History
Cultivated in Japan for centuries; introduced to the West in the 1800s.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
Seeds In A Cup® grow kits matched to japanese maple.
Seed Germination Kit
Japanese Maple Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
USD 15.99
100 in stock
Acer palmatum
30-120 daysView kit →
THE GROWING CONVERSATION
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