Acer mono 10+ fresh seeds. Acer pictum (Acer mono) seeds

🌱 Acer mono — Small-leaved Maple

Acer mono seeds are a rare and unique offering from Deodar Seeds. This deciduous tree is a member of the Sapindaceae family, known for its stunning foliage and vibrant autumn colors.

🌿 Botanical Description

Acer mono is a medium-sized tree, growing 15-20 meters tall with a pyramidal crown. The bark is smooth and yellow-gray, developing from the second year. The buds are dark red in winter. The leaves are 8-15 cm wide, with five or seven lobes, and are green on both sides. The edges are smooth, and the underside is not pubescent or has soft hairs on the main vessels. The blades are triangular and evenly pointed, with long petioles. Autumn coloring ranges from yellow to red.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the fall or early spring. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Sandy and loamy composition. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral.
• Watering: Regular watering, but avoid overwatering. Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C). Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Acer mono grows singly or in groups on mountain slopes, ridges, foothills, and river valleys among cedar-broad-leaved forests, in oak-hornbeam, oak-black birch, and other mixed forests. It prefers fresh, drained, humified, slightly acidic and neutral soils.

✨ Interesting Facts

Acer mono has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The wood is valued for its durability and resistance to decay. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant yellow to red, creating a stunning display of color.