5 Bloodgood Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Bonsai Seeds + Free eBook - Exotic Frost Hardy

Acer plamatum Bloodgood Seeds

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

'Bloodgood' is a vigorous variety of Japanese maple. Its gorgeously lobed leaves are deep purple in summer, turning scarlet in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it requires a sunny or moderately shaded area which is sheltered from cold winds. The soil should be moist but well-drained. It is also suitable for growing in a large container. Acer palmatum are deciduous small trees and shrubs, with opposing five pointed leaves, native to Japan, China and Korea. There are at present hundreds of varieties in cultivation. Palmatum species are separated from other Acer species within their genus by way of their 5 pointed leaves. They are very popular for use as bonsai due to their ready ability to respond to most bonsai techniques, beautiful foliage and graceful branch structure.

Maples are unrivalled for their autumn foliage colouring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. Maples are a very popular choice for the art of bonsai and many are compact enough for the average garden. Their flowers are green, yellow, orange or red and though individually small, the effect of an entire tree in flower can be striking in several species. Bark is another feature of some maples, although usually smooth grey or greenish, in the group known as the ‘snake bark maples’ it has longitudinal grey or red-brown stripes and in others it is flaky or papery. Most of the approximate 129 species come from East Asia, particularly China, where over 80 species can be found, Japan, with more than 20 species, and the eastern Himalayas. Most species are deciduous, but a few in southern Asia and the Mediterranean region are evergreen. Most maples prefer a cool, moist climate with ample rainfall in spring and summer. A planting position sheltered from strong winds suits them best. For best autumn colour, grow them in a neutral to acid soil. Propagation is generally from seed but grafting is also an option. Seed germination is aided by stratification.

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The Acer genus includes, but is not limited to the following species. Acer lobelii, Acer longipes, Acer lucidum, Acer macrophyllum, Acer mandshuricum, Acer mapienense, Acer maximowiczianum, Acer maximowiczii, Acer miaoshanicum, Acer miaotaiense‎, Acer micranthum, Acer laurinum, Acer laxiflorum, Acer leipoense, Acer leucoderme, Acer linganense, Acer miyabei, Acer glabrum, Acer granatense, Acer grandidentatum, Acer griseum, Acer grosseri, Acer hainanense, Acer forrestii, Acer franchetii, Acer kweilinense, Acer laevigatum, Acer serrulatum, Acer shangszeense, Acer barbinerve, Acer buergerianum, Acer pubipalmatum, Acer pycnanthum, Acer regelii, Acer robustum, Acer rubescens, Acer montanum, Acer erianthum, Acer schneiderianum, Acer semenovii, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer ukurunduense, Acer undulatum, Acer fenzelianum and Acer flabellatum.