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maple trees are, without a doubt, one of most popular ornamental
plants in the plant kingdom. They are beautiful. The bright
reddish purple foliage makes a wonderful statement in both the
spring and the autumn months. There are several varieties of
Japanese maple trees, and they each have different qualities
that make them in high demand. Some will only grow to ten feet,
while other can reach more than twenty. Some of the Japanese
maple trees have red foliage in spring and autumn, while others
are green during the spring months. |
Japanese
maple trees are easy to grow from seed, but must be pretreated
for optimal growth. The seeds should be collected and the
wings broken off. The pre-treating of Japanese maple tree
seeds involves soaking the clean seeds in warm to hot tap
water for twenty-four hours. This process will soften the
hard outer shell so germination can take place. The seeds
of a Japanese maple tree should then be placed in a plastic
bag in a mixture of peat moss and sand. The bag should be
stored at room temperature for ninety days and then placed
in a refrigerated area for seventy days.
This process
should be timed so the Japanese maple tree seeds are ready
to plant in the early spring. The location for planting Japanese
maple trees should be in partial sunlight, with shade provided
to allow the leaves to attain their bright crimson coloring.
The trees should be watered thoroughly, allowing the soil
to dry out between waterings.
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maple trees can be grown single stemmed for a small tree,
or multi stemmed and used as a shrub or hedge. They will grow
in a rounded shape, often reaching a mature height of twenty
feet with an equal spread. Grown in zones five through eight,
Japanese maple trees can easily live for many years. Once
seen, it is easy to understand why these trees are highly
valued for their ornamental qualities.
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