Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum) – 30 Seeds | Hardy Japanese Maple | Brilliant Fall Color | Zones 5–8

Enhance your landscape with the spectacular beauty of the Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum). This listing includes 30 seeds of this hardy and highly prized Japanese Maple species, known for its large, rounded, deeply lobed leaves and breathtaking autumn color.

In fall, trees display a brilliant mix of gold, orange, crimson, and scarlet, sometimes showing multiple colors on the same leaf. In spring, small reddish flowers appear before the foliage fully matures, adding early seasonal interest.

Full Moon Maple grows as a small deciduous tree or multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded, bushy, spreading habit. It is generally sturdier and more cold tolerant than many other Japanese Maples, making it a great choice for cooler climates.

✔ 30 Full Moon Maple seeds
✔ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔ Clearly labeled packet with sowing instructions
✔ Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8
✔ Excellent for bonsai and ornamental landscapes

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Acer japonicum
Common Name: Full Moon Maple
Plant Type: Small deciduous tree or multi-stem shrub
Height: 10–15 feet
Spread: 8–15 feet
Shape: Rounded to irregular
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Red
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, red, or purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium (prefers consistent moisture)
Drought Tolerance: Low
USDA Zones: 5–8

🌱 Sowing Instructions

Japanese Maple seeds require pretreatment due to their thick seed coat.

1. Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at approximately 40°F in a moist medium.

3. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated.

🌞 Growing Tips

• Prefers moist, organically rich, slightly acidic soil
• Provide afternoon shade in warmer regions
• Protect from strong winds
• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool
• Prune only in late fall to mid-winter to avoid sap bleeding

🌿 Ideal Uses

• Specimen or accent tree
• Understory tree for woodland gardens
• Bonsai
• Rock gardens
• Near ponds or water features
• Large containers