{"product_id":"10-graines-derable-du-japon-acer-palmatum-jardin-arbre-bonsai-japonais","title":"10 Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, admiring the maple’s blazing autumn foliage has a name of its own: momijigari, the “maple hunt,” a centuries-old tradition on a par with admiring cherry blossoms in spring. The Japanese maple, or palmate maple, owes its fame to foliage that spans the entire color palette, from soft green to deep purplish red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can reach 15 meters when planted in the ground, but is equally well suited to being grown as a shrub or bonsai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the palmate leaves, carried on long petioles, change from green to golden yellow and then purplish red as the seasons progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e patience is required, but its lifespan is measured in decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade is essential, protected from drying winds and the scorching afternoon sun, which scorches the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, well-drained, rich in organic matter and, above all, slightly acidic to neutral — this is the decisive point. It declines in alkaline, chalky soil, where its foliage turns yellow (chlorosis). In chalky soil, grow it in a pot with a suitable substrate, such as ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the samaras in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours, then apply \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 2 to 3 months: this two-step process mimics the natural alternation of the seasons and breaks seed dormancy. Then sow in a small pot, under cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant the following spring into deeply worked soil, taking care not to bury the root collar. Apply a generous mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years, never allowing the soil to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune minimally, only at the end of winter to remove dead wood: maple trees do not tolerate hard pruning well. For bonsai cultivation, see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/%F0%9F%8C%B1-creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide-pas-a-pas\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe maple’s flowers, inconspicuous but early in spring, provide one of the season’s first sources of nectar and pollen for bees emerging from overwintering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense canopy shelters nesting birds, while its leaf litter nourishes soil life — see \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japanese culture, the maple is associated with the passage of time and the impermanence of things (mono no aware): its autumnal splendor, as intense as it is brief, makes it a poetic symbol that features prominently in Japanese art and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting in autumn, collect the samaras from the tree as soon as they turn brown and detach easily. Note that maples readily cross-pollinate: seedlings may produce foliage that differs from the parent plant, which is part of the charm of growing them from seed. See \u003ca href=\"\/zh-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase these Japanese maple seeds to add a touch of autumnal splendor, whether planted in the ground or grown as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967159117,"sku":"3760335361616","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/141-graines-erable-du-japon-acer-palmatum-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719916924","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/zh-intl\/products\/10-graines-derable-du-japon-acer-palmatum-jardin-arbre-bonsai-japonais","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}