Acer pseudosieboldianum (Korean Maple / Purplebloom Maple) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

A rare and very hardy maple, forming an attractive, small tree offering intense autumn colours.

Green finely-toothed leaves emerge in spring and throughout summer, followed by brilliant autumn colours, starting yellow and orange and turning intense scarlet and purples.

Erect clusters of reddish-purple flowers in spring are followed by red, winged fruit.

Size after 10 years is approx. 15-25 ft (5-8 m) tall, with a spread of 8 feet. Stays much smaller within pots, especially as a bonsai.

Fully frost hardy to -25ºC (-13ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially.

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Acer

Species: pseudosieboldianum

Synonyms:

Acer circumlobatum f. pseudosieboldianum 
Acer circumlobatum var. pseudosieboldianum 
Acer japonicum var. nudicarpum 
Acer okamotoi 
Acer palmatum var. pilosum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. ambiguum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. ishidoyanum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. koreanum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. lanuginosum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. macrocarpum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. microsieboldianum 
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. nudicarpum
Acer pseudosieboldianum subsp. takesimense 
Acer sieboldianum var. mandshuricum 

Common names: 

False Siebold's Maple
Korean Maple 
Purplebloom Maple

Other names (native regions):

Goryeo-Danpung  - 고려단풍 (Korean)
Hanguk-Danpung - 한국단풍 (Korean)
Kohauchiwakaede - コハウチワカエデ (Japanese)
Zǐ Huā Fēng - 紫花枫 (Chinese)

Plant type: Deciduous, small tree

Eventual height: 3-4 feet grown as a bonsai.  Approx. 15-25 ft (5-8 m) tall within open ground after 10 years

Season of Interest: Green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -25ºC (-13ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially

Shelter: from very strong winds

Sun Exposure: Partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months. Avoid alkaline soils

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Acer pseudosieboldianum 🌱 Soak in warm water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 12 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 20°C (68°F). Maintain moisture & bright conditions until germination. Alternatively, sow directly in pots outdoors within autumn, allowing natural frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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