Add a touch of elegance and beauty to your garden or home with these Atropurpureum Bloodgood Japanese Maple tree seeds. The seeds come from a lovely purple-colored maple tree that will bloom during Spring, Summer, and Fall. Its medium to full sunlight requirement makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. This moderate cultivating difficulty plant has a life cycle of an annual and is suitable for a variety of climates like Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Semiarid, Humid Subtropical, and Humid Continental. Its purple color and deciduous feature make it a great addition to any garden. These seeds are perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of sophistication to their garden or home.

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  1. Seed Pretreatment:

    • Before planting, it’s essential to pretreat the seeds:
      • Remove the wings from the seeds.
      • Soak the seeds in very warm water (not too hot) for 24 hours.
      • If you plan to plant them outdoors in spring, store them in a paper bag in a cool, dark place over winter.
      • For indoor planting, skip the winter storage and proceed immediately.

  2. Planting Options:

    • You have two choices:
      • Outdoors: Sow the seeds directly into a seedbed that has been weeded and leveled. Alternatively, use pots filled with quality seed compost. Place the pots in a protected area (like a cold frame) for germination in spring.
      • Indoors: Plant the seeds in containers filled with a fluffy, high-drainage soil mix.

  3. Soil and Light Conditions:

    • Use a fertile, well-draining soil mix with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5 to 6.5).
    • Provide partial shade exposure for the planting area.

  4. Germination and Care:

    • Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
    • Once germination occurs, thin out the seedlings if needed.
    • As your new trees grow, they’ll surprise you with their unique characteristics. Remember that they won’t necessarily reproduce named cultivars.

Japanese maples are enchanting, and growing them from seeds allows you to witness their individual beauty. Enjoy nurturing your Atropurpureum Japanese Maple trees! 🌿🍁